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N424 FOR

1996 Peugeot Zenith

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,558 mi
Last recorded22,558 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Zenith13,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 FOR
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,558 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

electric start not working.

front brake lever slightly harsh in operation.

various panels broken and repaired.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 22,558 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

battery flat.

electric start not working.

front brake lever slightly harsh in operation.

headlight slightly loose.

no stand fitted to bike.

rear tyre flat.

various panels broken and repaired.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,168 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,168 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

battery flat, engine needs to run for indicators to work.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,378 miles

various panels broken and have been repaired.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,378 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

rear mudguard loose.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,197 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,197 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 16,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,418 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Zenith?

Based on 4,023 MOT tests across 859 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 109
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 91
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 77
Tyre tread not clearly visible 67
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N424 FOR is a 1996 Peugeot Zenith in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,739 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 Zenith fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N424 FOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Zenith typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N424 FOR is a 1996 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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