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P612 RAH

1997 Peugeot Buxy

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,768 mi
Last recorded18,768 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Buxy14,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 RAH
MakePeugeot
ModelBuxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,768 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 18,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre pressure low

headlamp insecure

no plate broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,926 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 13,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 11,399 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Buxy?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
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P612 RAH is a 1997 Peugeot Buxy in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Buxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 14,798 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 Buxy fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P612 RAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P612 RAH registered?

P612 RAH is a 1997 Peugeot Buxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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