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R331 HEW

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,283 mi
Last recorded29,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 HEW
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,283 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,268 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,881 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 22,881 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,356 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,356 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,338 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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R331 HEW is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R331 HEW, 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 R331 HEW registered?

R331 HEW is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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