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AVG 197S

1978 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,646 mi
Last recorded15,646 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1978 Vespa (douglas) P200E9,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 197S
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 15,646 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,588 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,992 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 12,981 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,443 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 12,443 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,755 miles

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.

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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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.

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