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R424 RWL

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 RWL
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 175,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 171,220 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 171,145 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 162,780 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 162,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 150,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2006 150,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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 RWL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

R424 RWL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R424 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 RWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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