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R788 KFW

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,044 mi
Last recorded55,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 KFW
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,044 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,044 miles

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,660 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,453 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,453 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,778 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,205 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,099 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,375 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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R788 KFW is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R788 KFW, 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 R788 KFW registered?

R788 KFW is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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