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R43 KGG

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Turquoise Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,416 mi
Last recorded14,416 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 KGG
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 14,416 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 14,367 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment rea brake pulls to bar>has no effect*DANGEROUS* (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear carrier bracket >sharp edges

Pass 22 May 2023 13,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,758 miles

Central Front front panel has movment

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Offside Front indicator cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2017 12,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Central Front front panel has movment

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Offside Front indicator cracked

wing morrow has movment

Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,790 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 5,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 4,088 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 4,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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R43 KGG is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Turquoise with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R43 KGG, 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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R43 KGG is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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