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R545 UYC

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,139 mi
Last recorded27,139 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 UYC
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,800 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 26,734 miles

Mudguard missing

Rear brake almost at max ajustment

Fail 8 May 2012 26,734 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

front mud gaurd missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

battery slightly loose in holder strap required

rear brake cable close to end of ajustment

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,726 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,419 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,419 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 21,414 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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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R545 UYC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R545 UYC, 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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R545 UYC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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