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R421 KAM

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,081 mi
Last recorded144,081 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 KAM
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,081 miles

Major oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2016 144,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Major oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2014 140,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness to steering rack

gear knob in poor condition

n/s/r light lense cracked

n/s/side repeator damaged but working

oil leak from engine

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2014 140,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness to steering rack

gear knob in poor condition

n/s/r light lense cracked

n/s/side repeator damaged but working

oil leak from engine

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,162 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 132,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 128,000 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 128,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,630 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,889 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,858 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,915 miles

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

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

Offside front brake hose starting to perish / crack

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

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

Offside front brake hose starting to perish / crack

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,249 miles

Offside front flexable brake hose perishing.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,359 miles

bellow on nearside track rod end split

brake limiter valve starting to seize

offside cv gaitor starting to perish

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bellow on nearside front track rod end split

brake limiter valve starting to seize

offside cv gaitor starting to perish

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,538 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R421 KAM is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R421 KAM, 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 R421 KAM registered?

R421 KAM is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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