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R163 MEW

1998 Peugeot Partner

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Partner127,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 MEW
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 129,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are getting low

nearside and offside rear tyres have surface cracks

nearside front headlight glass is cracked

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,092 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 105,083 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside front seatbelt buckle slightly damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2009 105,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing just starting to sound slightly rough

Pass 10 Nov 2008 94,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,225 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 78,172 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

How Reliable is the Peugeot Partner?

Based on 2,759,357 MOT tests across 244,116 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
244,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,295
Stop lamp not working 52,829
Registration plate lamp not working 47,026
position lamp(s) not working 39,083
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,748
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R163 MEW is a 1998 Peugeot Partner in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Partner models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 127,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Partner fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Partner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot Partner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R163 MEW is a 1998 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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