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R83 FWV

1997 Peugeot Squab

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,886 mi
Last recorded19,886 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Squab14,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 FWV
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,454 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,440 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,953 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,953 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,328 miles

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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R83 FWV is a 1997 Peugeot Squab in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R83 FWV, 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 R83 FWV registered?

R83 FWV is a 1997 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R83 FWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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