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R440 KAD

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,117 mi
Last recorded31,117 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 KAD
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,117 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 28,029 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,909 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,909 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R440 KAD 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 R440 KAD, 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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R440 KAD is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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