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R71 DNG

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,087 mi
Last recorded18,087 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 DNG
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2007 18,087 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,069 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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R71 DNG is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R71 DNG, 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 R71 DNG registered?

R71 DNG is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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