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R404 FKN

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

188,926 mi
Last recorded188,926 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 FKN
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 188,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 188,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 187,298 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2021 186,129 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coils corroded

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 182,461 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Coil springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2019 176,908 miles

Offside front tyre perished on inside edge

Offside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear inside edge

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear ferrules corroded

Stonechips in screen

Pass 13 Nov 2018 174,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 170,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 164,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 153,524 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 153,524 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 149,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 145,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 139,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,552 miles

AS LAST TEST

Fail 11 Nov 2005 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner rack joints worn to limit

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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R404 FKN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R404 FKN, 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 R404 FKN registered?

R404 FKN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R404 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 FKN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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