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S49 ARC

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

18,766 mi
Last recorded18,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 ARC
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,766 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,763 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 18,758 miles

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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S49 ARC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S49 ARC, 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 S49 ARC registered?

S49 ARC is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S49 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 ARC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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