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J79 CTS

1991 Peugeot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Peugeot Express129,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 CTS
MakePeugeot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,183 miles

Chassis appears to be repaired by welding

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on the side wall

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed preventing complete examination of under vehicle components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,922 miles

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

heavily welded repairs throughout underbody and heavilyundersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,843 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance behind mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at bottom of b piller (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner valance at side of rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of b piller (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust tailpipe protruding slightly (offside)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S Battery insecure n/s battery insecure

O/S/R tyre cut in side wall.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 62,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R tyre cut in side wall.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S Battery insecure n/s battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,821 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wiper torn

Pass 15 May 2010 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body has corrosion

floorpan and chassis parts heavy corrosion

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,678 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,558 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 54,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J79 CTS is a 1991 Peugeot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 129,164 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 Express fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J79 CTS, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J79 CTS is a 1991 Peugeot Express, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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