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R209 FCG

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,450 mi
Last recorded12,450 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 FCG
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 12,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,450 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2005 12,111 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 12,111 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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R209 FCG is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 12,958 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 R209 FCG, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R209 FCG registered?

R209 FCG is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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