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R394 WEW

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,464 mi
Last recorded262,464 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 WEW
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 262,464 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 262,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 249,415 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes on rear valve corroded

exhaust tailpipes badly corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Aug 2009 249,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake pipes on rear valve corroded

exhaust tailpipes badly corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2008 225,523 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 225,487 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 204,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 204,486 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 192,576 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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R394 WEW 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 55.6%.

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 R394 WEW, 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 R394 WEW registered?

R394 WEW is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R394 WEW safe to buy?

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