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P590 FON

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,107 mi
Last recorded7,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 FON
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 7,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 7,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 6,759 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 3,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 3,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 3,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 3,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 3,628 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 3,360 miles

side car fitted

wheel bearing noisey on side car

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

retaining spring missing on exhaust center joint

Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,360 miles

retaining spring missing on exhaust center joint

side car fitted

wheel bearing noisey on side car

Pass 21 Apr 2012 744 miles

no high beam warning light

Fail 22 Sep 2009 449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,701 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 11,654 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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P590 FON is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P590 FON, 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 P590 FON registered?

P590 FON is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P590 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 FON shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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