CarVerify

Free Car Check

P984 OWP

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,065 mi
Last recorded13,065 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vespa (douglas)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 OWP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 13,065 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 12,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 12,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 12,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 12,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 12,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 11,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 10,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 2,077 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 2,071 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 14,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 14,891 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P984 OWP is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P984 OWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P984 OWP?

You can check the full history of P984 OWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P984 OWP registered?

P984 OWP is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P984 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P984 OWP shows 18 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.

Does P984 OWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P984 OWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.