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R470 XTP

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,784 mi
Last recorded10,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 XTP
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 9,621 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 9,023 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 9,021 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R470 XTP is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R470 XTP, 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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What year was R470 XTP registered?

R470 XTP is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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