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R495 DNP

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,897 mi
Last recorded150,897 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DNP
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 150,897 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 150,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 145,150 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 145,136 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,984 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 135,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,161 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,721 miles

Edge worn offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,719 miles

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

Edge worn offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 114,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 104,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 104,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 100,357 miles

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

Nsr tyre side wall cut

Pass 10 Mar 2012 100,357 miles

Nsr tyre side wall cut

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 88,825 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 88,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R495 DNP is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R495 DNP, 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 R495 DNP registered?

R495 DNP is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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