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R517 XAT

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,235 mi
Last recorded164,235 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 XAT
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 161,827 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 158,092 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 158,092 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,496 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 156,494 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 154,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 152,469 miles

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

both sides rear tyres outer side walls starting to split and perish

Pass 18 Nov 2009 148,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2008 146,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2007 145,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 142,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 140,527 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R517 XAT 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 84.6%.

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 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 R517 XAT, 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 R517 XAT registered?

R517 XAT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R517 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 XAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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