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G8 GVJ

2012 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

237,630 mi
Last recorded237,630 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Expert91,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GVJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 237,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2024 123,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 122,651 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 85,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,008 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 23,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 6,404 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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G8 GVJ is a 2012 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,068 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 Expert fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 GVJ, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot Expert is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G8 GVJ registered?

G8 GVJ is a 2012 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is G8 GVJ safe to buy?

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