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R642 EKO

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,785 mi
Last recorded10,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 EKO
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,785 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 10,785 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both tyres flat and front tyre cracking

broken fairing with exposed sharp edges

Fail 5 May 2010 10,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,770 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre has slight cracking to the sidewalls.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,085 miles

screw missing from belly pan

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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R642 EKO is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R642 EKO, 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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R642 EKO is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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