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T173 JAU

1999 Peugeot Vivacity

Yellow Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,375 mi
Last recorded24,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Peugeot Vivacity14,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 JAU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,287 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

nearside front stansion slight pitting

Fail 5 Nov 2011 24,287 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

nearside front stansion slight pitting

Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,008 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Vivacity?

Based on 46,137 MOT tests across 8,506 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
1,082
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,046
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 851
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 838
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 794
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 775
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T173 JAU is a 1999 Peugeot Vivacity in Yellow with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 14,938 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 Vivacity fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 1,046 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T173 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Vivacity typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T173 JAU registered?

T173 JAU is a 1999 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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