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R539 DWY

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

33,483 mi
Last recorded33,483 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 DWY
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,483 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 33,483 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2005 33,477 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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R539 DWY is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R539 DWY, 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 R539 DWY registered?

R539 DWY is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R539 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 DWY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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