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VBL 400Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E19,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 400Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2013 1 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 1 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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VBL 400Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 19,786 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 VBL 400Y, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBL 400Y registered?

VBL 400Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is VBL 400Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBL 400Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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