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R450 ORM

1997 Peugeot Squab

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,960 mi
Last recorded31,960 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Squab14,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 ORM
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 31,960 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 31,941 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2007 29,234 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2005 26,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R450 ORM is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R450 ORM, 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 R450 ORM registered?

R450 ORM is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R450 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 ORM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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