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B638 CHL

1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E24,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 CHL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025
Pass 26 May 2021

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2010 24,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,517 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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B638 CHL is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 24,476 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 B638 CHL, 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 42 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 B638 CHL registered?

B638 CHL is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 September 1984.

Is B638 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B638 CHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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