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R226 REO

1998 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Expert128,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 REO
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 127,011 miles

Front subframe has had welding repairs

Rear axle has corrosion by springs

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,719 miles

ALL brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Jun 2016 124,716 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

ALL brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 151,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,489 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 87,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R226 REO is a 1998 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R226 REO, 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 R226 REO registered?

R226 REO is a 1998 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R226 REO safe to buy?

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