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RCZ 988

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,995 mi
Last recorded84,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 988
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,995 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2026 84,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,255 miles

rear axle corroded

sill covers & undertray fitted

vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2025 77,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both front broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers & undertray fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 69,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 69,813 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 69,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,130 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 67,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,177 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,172 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,172 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 43,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Rcz?

Based on 169,978 MOT tests across 13,026 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
4,674
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
13,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 839
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RCZ 988 is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Rcz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,719 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 Rcz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCZ 988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Rcz typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Rcz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCZ 988 registered?

RCZ 988 is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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