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R658 YFL

1997 Peugeot Squab

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,868 mi
Last recorded16,868 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Squab14,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 YFL
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 16,862 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,851 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,510 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 16,510 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,759 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 14,759 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot Squab?

Based on 994 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread not clearly visible 16
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 14
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R658 YFL is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Squab models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 14,271 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 Squab fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R658 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Squab typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Squab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R658 YFL registered?

R658 YFL is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R658 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 YFL shows 9 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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