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R730 ETU

1997 Peugeot Trekker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Trekker19,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ETU
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,726 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,891 miles

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 absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,205 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,205 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,512 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,141 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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R730 ETU is a 1997 Peugeot Trekker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Trekker models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 19,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R730 ETU, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Trekker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R730 ETU registered?

R730 ETU is a 1997 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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