Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1997 Peugeot Squab?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1997 Peugeot Squab?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1997 Peugeot Squab?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1997 Peugeot Squab?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Squab (1997)

264 real MOT outcomes analysed • 29.6% first-time pass rate

1997 Peugeot Squab

CarHunch analysed 264 real MOT records for the 1997 Peugeot Squab. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 50.4% below UK average

29.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

14,057

typical mileage

8,487–19,179 middle half

4.2%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.45

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1997 Peugeot Squab

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Peugeot Squab vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,487

low mileage

14,057

typical

19,179

high mileage

Half of all 1997 Peugeot Squab vehicles fall between 8,487 and 19,179 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1997 Peugeot Squab

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

22%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
16.3%

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
16.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
13%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
13%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
12.2%

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
12.2%

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
12.2%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1997. Counts include advisories and failures.

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