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P342 SWT

1996 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Expert142,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 123,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 123,399 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 182,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 182,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2008 18,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 18,195 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 181,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion:- exhaust, metal brake pipes

electrical fault nearside rear light unit

fuel tank damaged

offside rear exhaust rubber perishing

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 181,547 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel pipe and support frame dented

nearside front inner rack joint

offside outer cv gaiter

oil leak

rear numberplate

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2006 179,929 miles

as before †

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2006 179,929 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front wheelrim damaged

offside centre door sealed shut

oil leak covering front underside of vehicle

play in front steering

play in front suspension

play in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2005 174,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 174,441 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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 SWT 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 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 P342 SWT, 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 SWT registered?

P342 SWT is a 1996 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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