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P285 HKN

1996 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 HKN
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,254 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn close to limit borderline

offside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 104,253 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn close to limit borderline

offside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,347 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,345 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,680 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 98,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front track rod has slight play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Fail 22 Sep 2008 83,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,996 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 77,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,188 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,188 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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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P285 HKN is a 1996 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P285 HKN, 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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P285 HKN is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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