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R546 MCW

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 MCW
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,155 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm reading (4.1.E.1)

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

not full seat belt inspection carried out due to van being fully loaded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 83,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm reading (4.1.E.1)

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

not full seat belt inspection carried out due to van being fully loaded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,547 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,547 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,993 miles

exhaust will need replacing soon

Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust will need replacing soon

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,481 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,214 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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R546 MCW is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R546 MCW, 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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R546 MCW is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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