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J16 GDW

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GDW
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,284 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 44,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 41,987 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure fit new clip only don't fit tie cable (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 41,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,086 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 39,066 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 36,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 33,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 30,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,017 miles

Nearside Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broke (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,676 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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J16 GDW is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J16 GDW, 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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J16 GDW is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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