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R479 OTA

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Blue Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,740 mi
Last recorded11,740 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 OTA
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,740 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 11,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 8,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 2,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 2,166 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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R479 OTA is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Blue with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R479 OTA, 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 R479 OTA registered?

R479 OTA is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R479 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 OTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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