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P968 VGD

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,548 mi
Last recorded10,548 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 VGD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,548 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 10,548 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,548 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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P968 VGD is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 P968 VGD, 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 29 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P968 VGD registered?

P968 VGD is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P968 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 VGD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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