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R317 SBC

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,648 mi
Last recorded165,648 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SBC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 165,648 miles

Oil leak

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

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 165,641 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 161,834 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror has slight damage.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 161,834 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 158,687 miles

slight play from steering

Pass 6 Dec 2008 149,895 miles

o/s door mirror damaged, n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking, very slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,025 miles

nearside rack arm has slight play

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 6 Nov 2006 132,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 126,316 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 126,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

very slight play in steering rack

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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R317 SBC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R317 SBC, 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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What year was R317 SBC registered?

R317 SBC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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