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P248 PHY

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,780 mi
Last recorded27,780 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 PHY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,780 miles

Centre Stand Bolts Loose

Front Wheel Bearing Slight Noise/Play

Pass 12 May 2021 27,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 27,341 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,297 miles

rear wheel rim has some advanced corrosion around the valve hole

stand bolts loose but stand secure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,899 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,358 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,354 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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P248 PHY is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P248 PHY, 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 P248 PHY registered?

P248 PHY is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P248 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 PHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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