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R311 DEU

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,372 mi
Last recorded180,372 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 DEU
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 180,372 miles

Oil leak

horn siren deteriorated

o/s mirror housing missing

steering column has play

Fail 4 Mar 2011 180,372 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s mirror housing missing

steering column has play

Oil leak

horn siren deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2011 179,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

steering column knocking when turned (unable to see due to column shroud)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 166,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 166,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 156,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 147,369 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 147,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 137,698 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 137,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 128,231 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 128,230 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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R311 DEU is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R311 DEU, 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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R311 DEU is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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