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P229 RUL

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,166 mi
Last recorded50,166 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 RUL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,166 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,691 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 41,691 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,147 miles

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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P229 RUL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P229 RUL, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P229 RUL registered?

P229 RUL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P229 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 RUL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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