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R453 LEL

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,307 mi
Last recorded22,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 LEL
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 22,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. fork (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified rear cut (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 22,307 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,307 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 22,307 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,307 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 22,307 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,307 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 22,307 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,307 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 22,307 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,274 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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R453 LEL is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R453 LEL, 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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R453 LEL is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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