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P251 PCL

1996 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,622 mi
Last recorded185,622 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 PCL
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2008 185,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 185,622 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 177,643 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 177,636 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

PIN HOLE IN N/S DRIVE SHAFT GAITER BECOMING PERISHED † †O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER INSECURE † †POWER STEERING RACK DAMP AT TIME OF TEST

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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P251 PCL is a 1996 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P251 PCL, 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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What year was P251 PCL registered?

P251 PCL is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P251 PCL safe to buy?

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