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R208 AVU

1998 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,014 mi
Last recorded133,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 AVU
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,014 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside wiper arm insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2010 133,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside wiper arm insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 128,341 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 128,341 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,505 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 113,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 109,081 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 109,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front wheels binding slightly

offside headlight slightly loose

slight play in offside front wheel.

various oil leaks and corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2006 101,369 miles

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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R208 AVU is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R208 AVU, 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 R208 AVU registered?

R208 AVU is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R208 AVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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