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N779 BVC

1996 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 BVC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,786 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

crack to n/s/f indicator unit.

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed.

slight play in o/s track rod end.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 133,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

crack to n/s/f indicator unit.

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed.

slight play in o/s track rod end.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 133,279 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 126,480 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 126,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 122,114 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 122,114 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 227,439 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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N779 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N779 BVC, 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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N779 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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