MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in front wheel bearing
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?
Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AVG 197S is a 1978 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 9,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AVG 197S, 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 48 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 AVG 197S registered?
AVG 197S is a 1978 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is AVG 197S safe to buy?
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