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R531 FOU

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,788 mi
Last recorded211,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 FOU
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 211,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 207,448 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 207,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 204,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 202,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 202,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 199,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 194,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 185,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 185,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 174,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 159,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 136,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 121,544 miles

imbalance on front brake

travel on footbrake

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 113,537 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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R531 FOU is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R531 FOU, 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 R531 FOU registered?

R531 FOU is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R531 FOU safe to buy?

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