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P185 YLJ

1996 Peugeot Squab

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,673 mi
Last recorded11,673 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Squab14,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 YLJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 10,629 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 6,803 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,866 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 4,851 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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P185 YLJ is a 1996 Peugeot Squab in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Squab models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 14,655 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 P185 YLJ, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot Squab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P185 YLJ registered?

P185 YLJ is a 1996 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P185 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 YLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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