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R453 HKX

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,583 mi
Last recorded169,583 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 HKX
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 169,583 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 169,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 160,838 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 160,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 153,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 153,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 143,142 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 143,104 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 131,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 131,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R453 HKX is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R453 HKX, 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 R453 HKX registered?

R453 HKX is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R453 HKX safe to buy?

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