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R72 DNG

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,417 mi
Last recorded31,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 DNG
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,417 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,269 miles

n/s mirror loose

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,264 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

front brake no effett

n/s mirror loose

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,788 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 27,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R72 DNG 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 R72 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 R72 DNG registered?

R72 DNG is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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