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R541 HOJ

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,029 mi
Last recorded155,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 HOJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 155,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 152,977 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 152,968 miles

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,338 miles

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

o/s of steering rack very slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2013 147,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 147,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 142,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack arm very slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 142,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack arm very slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2010 140,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 140,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 137,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 135,515 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight play in track rod end o/s

Fail 18 Aug 2008 135,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

slight play in track rod end o/s

Fail 22 Aug 2007 133,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 133,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 131,869 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 131,869 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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R541 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R541 HOJ, 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 R541 HOJ registered?

R541 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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