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P738 JPX

1996 Peugeot Zenith

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Zenith13,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 JPX
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,155 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,105 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

recommend inspection of rear brake as nearly all adjustment used

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,797 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,648 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,248 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,603 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,760 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

battery flat.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,760 miles

battery flat.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,134 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,134 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 33,758 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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P738 JPX is a 1996 Peugeot Zenith in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P738 JPX, 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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What year was P738 JPX registered?

P738 JPX is a 1996 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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