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P438 WUF

1997 Peugeot Squab

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,707 mi
Last recorded12,707 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Squab14,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 WUF
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 12,707 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 12,707 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 12,704 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 10,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 5,876 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,841 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 3,286 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Peugeot Squab?

Based on 994 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread not clearly visible 16
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 14
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P438 WUF is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Squab models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 14,271 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 Squab fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 WUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Squab typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Squab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P438 WUF registered?

P438 WUF is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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