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R139 FDV

1998 Peugeot Expert

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,242 mi
Last recorded231,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FDV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 231,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 231,202 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 219,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut support bearing noisy

Fail 24 Nov 2016 219,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition incomplete (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper strut support bearing noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2015 206,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

rear tyres are a different size from front

Pass 18 Jun 2014 192,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise damage to offside front indicator lense

advise drivers exterior mirror body is insecure

advise nearside front headlamp is slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2014 192,828 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise damage to offside front indicator lense

advise drivers exterior mirror body is insecure

advise nearside front headlamp is slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2013 181,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 181,633 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 172,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 165,763 miles

o/s and n/s front headlamps slight blue tinge in colour.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 156,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 145,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,750 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,749 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Nov 2006 122,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 122,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 112,595 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 112,595 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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R139 FDV is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R139 FDV, 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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What year was R139 FDV registered?

R139 FDV is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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