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R496 YRV

1998 Peugeot Zenith

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,226 mi
Last recorded22,226 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 YRV
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 22,226 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 22,226 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,562 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 20,562 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,847 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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R496 YRV is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R496 YRV, 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 R496 YRV registered?

R496 YRV is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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