MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot Squab?
Based on 994 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R230 DTU is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R230 DTU, 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 R230 DTU registered?
R230 DTU is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R230 DTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R230 DTU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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