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P79 DRC

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,207 mi
Last recorded11,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 DRC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 11,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 10,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 10,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 10,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 7,992 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 5,245 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 3,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 2,140 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 8,331 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 6,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 6,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 4,527 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?

Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 24
Direction indicators not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
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P79 DRC is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) P200E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P79 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P200E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P79 DRC registered?

P79 DRC is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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