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R394 RWL

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 RWL
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both of the headlamps

Fail 9 Jan 2015 147,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both of the headlamps

Pass 9 Jan 2014 145,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight nock in steering

Fail 9 Jan 2014 145,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight nock in steering

Pass 2 Jan 2013 143,493 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside wiper arm has play in the pivot

Fail 2 Jan 2013 143,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside wiper arm has play in the pivot

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,035 miles

Engine oil low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 132,034 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Engine oil low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,389 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 115,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 104,474 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 104,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 96,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R394 RWL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R394 RWL, 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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R394 RWL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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