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C343 SNJ

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,725 mi
Last recorded13,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX20014,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 SNJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 13,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 13,725 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 12,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,591 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 12,587 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

rear mudgaurd hitting suspension spring

steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 23 Apr 2016 12,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 12,295 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX200?

Based on 960 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 12
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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C343 SNJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 14,379 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) PX200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C343 SNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C343 SNJ registered?

C343 SNJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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