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P246 LOH

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

148,842 mi
Last recorded148,842 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LOH
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed and unable to properly inspect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

rear seats removed

Fail 5 Sep 2024 147,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard holed and corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear ramp frame corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 146,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard holed and corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear ramp frame corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,386 miles

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

fuel filler pipe hoses badly perished.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe hoses badly perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 141,601 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounted point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,611 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler hoses, perished badly, no leaks at present.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,228 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,680 miles

tempoary repair on exhaust frontpipe

Fail 26 Jun 2013 118,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 8 Jul 2011 111,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,962 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers wiper torn at ends

n/s/r shockabsorber dust boot missing

o/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f seatbelt stalk taped up

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and tread low 195/70/14 91t

oil leak eng and gear box

signs of cracking both outer cv boots

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,961 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers wiper torn at ends

o/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f seatbelt stalk taped up

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and tread low 195/70/14 91t

oil leak eng and gear box

signs of cracking both outer cv boots

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,106 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 57,778 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 57,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P246 LOH is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P246 LOH, 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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P246 LOH is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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