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NK04 VHL

2004 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,528 mi
Last recorded19,528 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Elystar8,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 VHL
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,528 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 18,791 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,171 miles

Offside Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

front tyre soft

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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NK04 VHL is a 2004 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 8,634 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 NK04 VHL, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK04 VHL registered?

NK04 VHL is a 2004 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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