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W981 PHU

2000 Peugeot Vivacity

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Vivacity14,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 PHU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,721 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,488 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 24,488 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 23 May 2006 17,167 miles

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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W981 PHU is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 14,534 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 W981 PHU, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W981 PHU registered?

W981 PHU is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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