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R879 YJC

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,210 mi
Last recorded5,210 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 YJC
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 5,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 5,210 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 4,805 miles

rear tyre beginning to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2019 4,805 miles

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

rear tyre beginning to perish

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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R879 YJC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R879 YJC, 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 R879 YJC registered?

R879 YJC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R879 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 YJC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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