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R126 UBY

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,261 mi
Last recorded28,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UBY
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 28,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

VARIOUS BODY WORK PANELS BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,261 miles

damage and security to n/s/f indicator lens BORDERLINE

front tyre wear low and perishing borderline

rear shocker damp

Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,261 miles

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

damage and security to n/s/f indicator lens BORDERLINE

front tyre wear low and perishing borderline

rear shocker damp

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,806 miles

condition of offside front indicator lense borderline

security of headlight borderline

wear and condition of front tyre borderline

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,382 miles

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

tyre is cracking sign of age

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,719 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,882 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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R126 UBY is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 13,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R126 UBY, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R126 UBY is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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