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R53 BKV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,604 mi
Last recorded190,604 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 BKV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 190,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 181,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 174,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 167,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 167,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 162,684 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 159,503 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2010 154,034 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2010 153,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 149,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2008 145,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 133,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 133,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 125,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 125,497 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R53 BKV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R53 BKV, 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 R53 BKV registered?

R53 BKV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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