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R226 WEC

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,834 mi
Last recorded172,834 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 WEC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 172,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise replacing n/s/f and o/s/f orange flasher bulbs

corrosion front crossmember

slight leakage exhaust centre silencer

Fail 24 Oct 2020 172,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise replacing n/s/f and o/s/f orange flasher bulbs

advise replacing o/s wiper blade

corrosion front crossmember

slight leakage exhaust centre silencer

Pass 1 May 2019 172,361 miles

offside front lower half of the windscreen has slight damaged but not within the drivers view

Fail 30 Apr 2019 172,361 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front lower half of the windscreen has slight damaged but not within the drivers view

Pass 3 May 2018 172,310 miles

wiper arms have play in wiper arm linkage pins

Fail 27 Apr 2018 172,310 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower side door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

wiper arms have play in wiper arm linkage pins

Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,265 miles

wiper arm linkages have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2017 172,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper arm linkages have slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2016 169,698 miles

advise replacing front orange flasher bulbs

brake bind o/s/f

driver door catch sticky

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 169,697 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise replacing front orange flasher bulbs

brake bind o/s/f

driver door catch sticky

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 168,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper arms have slight play in the joints

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 168,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper arms have slight play in the joints

Pass 22 Apr 2014 167,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise replacing off side wiper blade

slight perrishing on off side rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 166,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper arms deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 166,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper arms deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 166,423 miles

wiper arms deteriorated

slight bind at front brakes

corrosion on front brake pipes

nearside front lower suspension ball jiont gaiter deteriorated

offside rear foot and handbrake readings low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 166,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 166,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 165,245 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 165,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

dampness at nearside rear shock-absorber

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

wiper arms deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 154,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 144,035 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 144,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 126,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 110,080 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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R226 WEC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,492 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 R226 WEC, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R226 WEC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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