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FIG 2897

1996 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,931 mi
Last recorded174,931 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 2897
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 174,931 miles

Front Inner BELT TRAPPED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened LV STIFF (1.1.15 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 164,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 164,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 134,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 119,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,637 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 88,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,302 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 82,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,769 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?

Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
8,357
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
97,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,152
Registration plate lamp not working 30,261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,506
position lamp(s) not working 26,818
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,768
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FIG 2897 is a 1996 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Expert fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIG 2897, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Expert typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIG 2897 registered?

FIG 2897 is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is FIG 2897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 2897 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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