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HJ52 VUR

2003 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,107 mi
Last recorded19,107 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Elystar8,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VUR
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 19,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,519 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 17,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

wiring loom damaged by front suspension

Pass 23 May 2013 13,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 8,422 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front brake feels as if it n eeds bleeding

Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 7,703 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,636 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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HJ52 VUR is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 8,847 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 HJ52 VUR, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ52 VUR is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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