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S459 TCA

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,329 mi
Last recorded24,329 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 TCA
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,329 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake lever shortend slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2009 243,030 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake lever shortend slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,803 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 12,787 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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S459 TCA is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Blue 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 S459 TCA, 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 S459 TCA registered?

S459 TCA is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S459 TCA safe to buy?

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