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R566 VOJ

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 VOJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 May 2017 137,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2016 123,411 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 122,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 111,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,837 miles

Nearside rear bumper missing.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,837 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bumper missing.

Slight leak from front exhaust joint.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,213 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavier on inner edge.

Nearside rear bumper corner trim missing.

Nearside rear light cluster loose, but still secure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washer jet pressure appears weak & 2 out 4 jets blocked, but still provides sufficient washer liquid.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,213 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavier on inner edge.

Nearside rear bumper corner trim missing.

Nearside rear light cluster loose, but still secure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washer jet pressure appears weak & 2 out 4 jets blocked, but still provides sufficient washer liquid.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,044 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wiper and light switch slightly loose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wiper and light switch slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,369 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,366 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,574 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front seat-belt catch cover missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,483 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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R566 VOJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R566 VOJ, 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 R566 VOJ registered?

R566 VOJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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