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R361 VAJ

1997 Peugeot Expert

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,082 mi
Last recorded238,082 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 VAJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 238,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting /under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe ,three areas of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hanging (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose union/inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting /under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe /rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 223,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 223,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 212,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union offside front inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 212,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached mounting corroded through /offside rear mounting heavily corroded (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 206,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 199,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 199,640 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 194,139 miles

Front brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 194,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 190,966 miles

All Brake Pipes and rear Brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Brake Hose deteriorating.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside side front Brake disc corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 188,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 188,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 182,527 miles

handbrake close to reserve travel

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/f flexi brake pipe cracking

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f track rod

tow bar rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 174,957 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

parking brake warning lamp on

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Fail 23 Aug 2011 174,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

parking brake warning lamp on

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2010 161,576 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 161,576 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 153,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 138,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 106,143 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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R361 VAJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R361 VAJ, 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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R361 VAJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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