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R397 HFM

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,576 mi
Last recorded14,576 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 HFM
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 14,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 14,576 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 14,566 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear 130/17-12 Sava (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Front forks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 7,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 5,972 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 5,967 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Trekker?

Based on 16,224 MOT tests across 3,211 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 537
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 375
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 359
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 353
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R397 HFM is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Trekker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 16,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Trekker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 537 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Trekker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot Trekker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R397 HFM is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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