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G8 GUE

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GUE
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 42,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle started to misfire during mot test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Car began misfiring half way through mot test and eml light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Could potentially have an affect on emissions but emissions not tested due to misfire on engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 34,811 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 34,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 34,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,962 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 29,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 27,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,576 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 25,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 20,408 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 15,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,174 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Rcz?

Based on 169,978 MOT tests across 13,026 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
4,674
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
13,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 839
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G8 GUE is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Rcz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,719 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 Peugeot Rcz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 GUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Rcz typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Rcz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 GUE is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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