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R472 FFS

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,511 mi
Last recorded200,511 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 FFS
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 200,511 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 200,333 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

off side front wheel slightly rough when spun

unable to open off side loading door from outside.handle missing.

unable to open rear doors from outside

Pass 18 Feb 2012 186,152 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 168,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 154,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 154,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 153,196 miles

1. n/s door mirror glass broken. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 153,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1. n/s door mirror glass broken. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 145,603 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 145,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 135,921 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 135,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 127,028 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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R472 FFS is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White 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 R472 FFS, 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 R472 FFS registered?

R472 FFS is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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