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R342 GDA

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 GDA
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside tyre wall is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has been temp. repaired

new/front/pads/fitted

o/s/mirror cover slight damage

zone b on screen dirty

Fail 21 Aug 2009 107,954 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has been temp. repaired

o/s/mirror cover slight damage

zone b on screen dirty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wiper arms req attension pins worn

front no plate crackted

near side rear light lens crackted

of side passing mirror damaged

side playe on foot brake pivot pin and bushe

wear on both front brake discs insie of discs they will req attension in due cours

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,400 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 88,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nsf & osf wiper arms insecure

nsr osr foot brake low effort

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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R342 GDA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R342 GDA, 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 R342 GDA registered?

R342 GDA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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