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R472 MTF

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,640 mi
Last recorded14,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 MTF
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,640 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 14,640 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 14,640 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2008 14,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 14,640 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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R472 MTF is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R472 MTF, 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 R472 MTF registered?

R472 MTF is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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