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R457 LEL

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,770 mi
Last recorded18,770 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 LEL
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,770 miles

Exhuast bolt missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock is slightly stiff

Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhuast bolt missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock is slightly stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2013 18,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

r/h switch controlls insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,687 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,846 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 13,776 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 12,261 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R457 LEL is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R457 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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What year was R457 LEL registered?

R457 LEL is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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