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CAP 382Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,091 mi
Last recorded23,091 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX20019,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 382Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 23,091 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 23,091 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 23,091 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 23,091 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 23,091 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 20,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 20,919 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 13,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 5,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,872 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 5,872 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2016 5,872 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 3,433 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,248 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,681 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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CAP 382Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 19,371 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 CAP 382Y, 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 43 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 CAP 382Y registered?

CAP 382Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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