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S965 MCW

1998 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,553 mi
Last recorded28,553 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Zenith13,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 MCW
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,610 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,999 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2008 17,300 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 May 2008 17,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,570 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 14,194 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,194 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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S965 MCW is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S965 MCW, 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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S965 MCW is a 1998 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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