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R544 HSG

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,950 mi
Last recorded84,950 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 HSG
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,790 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside side door locks and opens but is loose on hinges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,790 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,165 miles

Corrosion offside rear brake flexi ferrules

Nearside windscreen washer jet inop

Offside sliding door not fully closing

Pulley/bearing noise from drive belt area

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,165 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Corrosion offside rear brake flexi ferrules

Nearside windscreen washer jet inop

Offside sliding door not fully closing

Pulley/bearing noise from drive belt area

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,365 miles

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

windscreen has light surface scratching

Fail 24 Jan 2009 53,935 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,037 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,026 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,026 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,833 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside sliding door does not open/close correctly. Requires attension

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R544 HSG is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R544 HSG, 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 R544 HSG registered?

R544 HSG is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R544 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 HSG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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