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R138 UFJ

1998 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,235 mi
Last recorded141,235 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 UFJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 133,003 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 132,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,040 miles

osf mirror repaired with tape but secure at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2012 124,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

osf mirror repaired with tape but secure at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,334 miles

both front outer drive shaft gaiters heavily perished but not split at time of test.

nearside exterior door handle broken but can still be opened from the outside.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,224 miles

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on the inner tread.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 101,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on the inner tread.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,958 miles

front anti-roll bar,missing/not fitted??

no spare wheel??

rear brakes uneven??

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,867 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake balance poor o/s weak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 72,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R138 UFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R138 UFJ, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R138 UFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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