MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot Trekker?
Based on 16,224 MOT tests across 3,211 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R557 JHW is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R557 JHW, 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 R557 JHW registered?
R557 JHW is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R557 JHW safe to buy?
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