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Y838 GEU

2001 Peugeot Vivacity

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,928 mi
Last recorded39,928 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Vivacity13,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 GEU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,928 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 39,380 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,843 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 35,802 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,285 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 32,250 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,136 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,037 miles

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

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

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 19,697 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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Y838 GEU is a 2001 Peugeot Vivacity in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 13,247 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 Y838 GEU, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y838 GEU is a 2001 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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