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G496 PAH

1989 Peugeot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,489 mi
Last recorded152,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot Express142,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 PAH
MakePeugeot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 152,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just meets requirements

reserve travel of service brake could be better

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Aug 2024 151,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 149,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 148,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 147,061 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,903 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded towards front of vehicle,marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,123 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 146,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,679 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,679 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake low effiency on nearside

parking brake warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2014 132,758 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake low effiency on nearside

parking brake warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,616 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 129,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 125,290 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 122,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,563 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,563 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 116,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Express?

Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
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G496 PAH is a 1989 Peugeot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 142,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Express fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G496 PAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G496 PAH registered?

G496 PAH is a 1989 Peugeot Express, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G496 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G496 PAH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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