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R97 PRA

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,043 mi
Last recorded7,043 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 PRA
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2010 7,043 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,984 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,984 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,298 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 5,255 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 4,210 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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R97 PRA is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R97 PRA, 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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R97 PRA is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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