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R578 FGV

1998 Peugeot Buxy

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,684 mi
Last recorded36,684 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Buxy12,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 FGV
MakePeugeot
ModelBuxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,684 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,465 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 31,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 26,897 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,268 miles

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

rear brake stoplight inoperative (moped)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,159 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Buxy?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
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R578 FGV is a 1998 Peugeot Buxy in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Buxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 12,416 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 Buxy fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R578 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Buxy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot Buxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R578 FGV registered?

R578 FGV is a 1998 Peugeot Buxy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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