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HF54 ELJ

2005 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,759 mi
Last recorded26,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Elystar10,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 ELJ
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014 26,759 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,357 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,006 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,004 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,994 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,994 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,562 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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HF54 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 10,485 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 Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF54 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF54 ELJ registered?

HF54 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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