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P342 HNV

1996 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 HNV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 113,361 miles

inbalance to rear brakes

oil leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2012 113,329 miles

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

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil level low. Different sized tyres fitted front & rear. o/s/f seat mechanism worn. Steering rack weeping. Slight lift in o/s/f lower swivel joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 113,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid low

wipers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

as play in both inner steering rack joints

some play in n/s/f suspension

stone chips front screen o/s

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,099 miles

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

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

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

as play in both inner steering rack joints

some play in n/s/f suspension

stone chips front screen o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,053 miles

r/o/s tyre edge worn

spare tyre excessively worn

steering rack arm slight play

windscreen slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,053 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

r/n/s brake binding

r/o/s tyre edge worn

spare tyre excessively worn

steering rack arm slight play

windscreen slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,251 miles

r/n/s brake slight binding

r/o/s tyre edge slightly worn

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play rack/slight play f/n/s lower swivel

w/screen slight damage part in zone a part in zone b

Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,070 miles

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

r/n/s brake slight binding

r/o/s tyre edge slightly worn

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play rack/slight play f/n/s lower swivel

w/screen slight damage part in zone a part in zone b

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 68,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 65,847 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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P342 HNV is a 1996 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P342 HNV, 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 P342 HNV registered?

P342 HNV is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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