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R414 JAR

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,172 mi
Last recorded184,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 JAR
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 184,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 184,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 183,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 183,252 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

play in front steering system both sides

Pass 20 May 2011 181,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 179,769 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 177,815 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 173,749 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear nearside light lens damaged but not affecting light output.

Rear offside suspension arm contacts the rear silencer box under full load conditions.

Rear service brake shows an imbalance of 22%

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

There is a stone chip on the nearside headlight lens but does not affect beam image.

There is a suspected engine oil leak which covers the steering rack and pipes,this needs investigation should the problem emanate from the rack components.

Fail 6 May 2008 173,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear nearside light lens damaged but not affecting light output.

Rear offside suspension arm contacts the rear silencer box under full load conditions.

Rear service brake shows an imbalance of 22%

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

There is a stone chip on the nearside headlight lens but does not affect beam image.

There is a suspected engine oil leak which covers the steering rack and pipes,this needs investigation should the problem emanate from the rack components.

Unable to complete an environmental test due to engine condition.

Pass 9 May 2007 168,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 164,280 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R414 JAR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R414 JAR, 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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R414 JAR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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