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R51 SLR

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 SLR
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gear knob broken up with sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2013 150,873 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gear knob broken up with sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 138,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 138,255 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 125,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 115,383 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 98,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 71,966 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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R51 SLR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R51 SLR, 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 R51 SLR registered?

R51 SLR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R51 SLR safe to buy?

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