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R459 CAE

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,816 mi
Last recorded194,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 CAE
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 194,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 191,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 187,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 187,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 183,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 177,451 miles

31% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 20 Jul 2010 177,451 miles

31% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Jul 2009 170,209 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 161,434 miles

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

longtravel on hand brake

rear brakes need adjustment

Fail 16 Jul 2008 161,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

longtravel on hand brake

rear brakes need adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2007 150,587 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Jul 2006 140,453 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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R459 CAE is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R459 CAE, 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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R459 CAE is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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