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R326 CVC

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 CVC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 124,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,944 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 119,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,273 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak various leaks around engine/gearbox ()

both rear corners of the rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,443 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,381 miles

front number plate delaminated

n/s/front track rod end gaiter worn

o/s/front tyre low inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,396 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 3 Dec 2011 97,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010
Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 60,498 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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R326 CVC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R326 CVC, 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 R326 CVC registered?

R326 CVC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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