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R37 YBK

1998 Peugeot Squab

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,091 mi
Last recorded16,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Squab11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 YBK
MakePeugeot
ModelSquab
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,091 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,947 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 14,947 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,188 miles

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

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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R37 YBK is a 1998 Peugeot Squab in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Squab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 R37 YBK, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot Squab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R37 YBK registered?

R37 YBK is a 1998 Peugeot Squab, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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