MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear tyre pressure low
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Peugeot Squab?
Based on 994 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R140 DHU is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R140 DHU, 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 R140 DHU registered?
R140 DHU is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R140 DHU safe to buy?
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