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R829 LEL

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,957 mi
Last recorded10,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 LEL
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,597 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 10,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected very loose bearings (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 10,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 10,190 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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R829 LEL is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 12,958 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 R829 LEL, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R829 LEL registered?

R829 LEL is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R829 LEL safe to buy?

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