MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate damaged
rear cross member corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
front number plate damaged
rear cross member corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
front number plate damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
exhaust repair may alter emissions
front number plate damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front antiroll b ar not fitted
front number plate damaged
temporary repair to off side door mirror
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front antiroll b ar not fitted
front number plate damaged
temporary repair to off side door mirror
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight wear in os steering rack joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
slight wear in osf rack joint
body damage but no sharp edges
rear tyres wearing
wiper arms getting worn
n/s outer sill dented
windscreen cracked but not in zone
How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R547 VJO 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 58.8%.
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 R547 VJO, 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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R547 VJO is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 2 December 1997.
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