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R173 UFJ

1998 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,599 mi
Last recorded126,599 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 UFJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 126,599 miles

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

driveshaft slghtly noisy

front brake discs worn & rusty

front tyres worn on inside

n/s front drive boot damp

rear exhaust box end pipe missing

wiper arms worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,313 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Jun 2014 120,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 28 May 2013 117,854 miles

All four road wheels corroding

All front and rear steering/braking and suspension components corroding

All rear ,rear inboard and both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front top strut mounts corroding

Both rear lower inner quarter panels/rear box sections corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn but not in a condition that they are seriously weakend

Front panel and front subframe corroding

Fuel tank bars corroding

Handbrake cables corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door hinges starting to corrode

Scratches to windscreen

Tow bar corroding

Vehicle is getting very tired and rusty underneath

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 117,854 miles

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

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

All four road wheels corroding

All front and rear steering/braking and suspension components corroding

All rear ,rear inboard and both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front top strut mounts corroding

Both rear lower inner quarter panels/rear box sections corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn but not in a condition that they are seriously weakend

Front panel and front subframe corroding

Fuel tank bars corroding

Handbrake cables corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door hinges starting to corrode

Scratches to windscreen

Tow bar corroding

Vehicle is getting very tired and rusty underneath

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,017 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner quarter edges of tread

Front brake discs corroding and slightly worn

Front crossmember corroding

Handbrake cables corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Slight oil leaks

Tow bar corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,017 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner quarter edges of tread

Front brake discs corroding and slightly worn

Front crossmember corroding

Handbrake cables corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Slight oil leaks

Tow bar corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,216 miles

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 102,266 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Slight play to both steering arms tie bar inner ball joints

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2010 102,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Slight play to both steering arms tie bar inner ball joints

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,622 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Offside door mirror outer casing broken

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play to both steering arm tie bars

Small split to nearside rear tyre tread

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,622 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Offside door mirror outer casing broken

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play to both steering arm tie bars

Small split to nearside rear tyre tread

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 74,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,358 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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R173 UFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R173 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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R173 UFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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