MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front inner rack end has slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
passenger side mirror glass broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust heat shild insecure
N/S mirror broken but not reducing visibility
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?
Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 BWK is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R485 BWK, 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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R485 BWK is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 15 September 1997.
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