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R201 SHP

1998 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 SHP
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 2 Jul 2011

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 169,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 136,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 136,102 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 132,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,810 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 124,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 117,395 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 117,395 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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R201 SHP is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R201 SHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R201 SHP?

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What year was R201 SHP registered?

R201 SHP is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R201 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 SHP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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