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R407 YWC

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 YWC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear beam axle, arms and brake pipes covered in wax oil. unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Jul 2025 126,455 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working no lens not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear beam axle, arms and brake pipes covered in wax oil. unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heavily coat of wax oil underside preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 124,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear beam axle all over corrosion but sound

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 120,764 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear tyres have splits to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 118,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 115,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,197 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panard rod corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 107,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension strut, top mount corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top body mount top (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near/side front strut top mounting is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,316 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked but does not show white light to the rear.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp cracked but does not show white light to the rear.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S mirror damaged and repaired but does not effect the rear view.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,408 miles

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

crack in drivers dooor miror glass

Fail 18 Apr 2007 67,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,765 miles

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

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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R407 YWC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R407 YWC, 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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R407 YWC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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