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R424 LGC

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 LGC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 140,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 138,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 138,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

COOLANT LIGHT ON

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S SLIDING DOOR FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 8 Oct 2011 134,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 128,386 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 119,718 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorating slightly and split on edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Outer handle offside loading door not working but internal release OK

Fail 30 Sep 2009 119,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorating slightly and split on edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Outer handle offside loading door not working but internal release OK

Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,502 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 111,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 102,928 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 95,806 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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R424 LGC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R424 LGC, 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 R424 LGC registered?

R424 LGC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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