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R339 JPN

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,099 mi
Last recorded28,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 JPN
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,099 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 26,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 24,321 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,922 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,898 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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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R339 JPN 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 62.5%.

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 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 R339 JPN, 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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R339 JPN is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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