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R379 ODA

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ODA
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 101,992 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f headlamp panel insecure

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

n/s/f wiper blade split

timing belt cover missing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 101,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

timing belt cover missing

n/s/f headlamp panel insecure

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

n/s/f wiper blade split

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,714 miles

Exhaust knocking at rear but not insecure.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 99,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 95,635 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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R379 ODA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R379 ODA, 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 R379 ODA registered?

R379 ODA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R379 ODA safe to buy?

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