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R461 AVM

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,375 mi
Last recorded151,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 AVM
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 151,375 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mid section exhaust slight deteriorated

minor leak power steering rack

offside front bumper damaged (still secure)

slight damp patch nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,530 miles

right hand wiper arm exessive play

Fail 7 Mar 2012 135,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

right hand wiper arm exessive play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs badley pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 123,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs badley pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,711 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 115,860 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 110,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 103,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 95,660 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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R461 AVM is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R461 AVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R461 AVM registered?

R461 AVM is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R461 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 AVM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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