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P181 MDT

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,586 mi
Last recorded194,586 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 MDT
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 194,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and 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 15 Jun 2015 193,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 193,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 193,268 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 190,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 190,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 180,191 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 180,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 177,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 173,021 miles

brake fluid getting low

oil leak

slight play in near side front track rod end

slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 20 May 2010 173,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid getting low

oil leak

slight play in near side front track rod end

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 21 May 2009 161,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 May 2009 161,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 153,767 miles

All front brake pads worn low

Exhaust has slight blow from centre section

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose

Steering rack has slight play in o/s rack rod

Fail 29 May 2008 153,526 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

All front brake pads worn low

Exhaust has slight blow from centre section

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hose

Steering rack has slight play in o/s rack rod

Pass 13 Jun 2007 143,918 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

offside rear brake hose ferrules rusty

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2006 141,744 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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P181 MDT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,492 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 P181 MDT, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P181 MDT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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