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R570 VLP

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,218 mi
Last recorded228,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 VLP
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 228,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively evidence of wiring repair - electrical tape applied (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lamp damaged (crackled) no white light showing (1.5.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to o/s 'A' post

o/s front cv gaitor secure but only with cable tie

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 227,273 miles

Braking system leaking brake weight compensator (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system wiring excessively damaged brake wear indicator sensor (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 222,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head lights slight insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and sidewalls

n/s/f wiper sight smeering

n/s/r light lense cracked

noise from o/s/f when wheel spun

o/s/f mirror casing slight damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Pass 26 Oct 2013 219,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 214,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 214,518 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 206,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 206,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 197,058 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2010 197,057 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2009 185,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 185,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 175,749 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 175,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

ns rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 166,044 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 166,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 159,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 159,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R570 VLP 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 55.6%.

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 R570 VLP, 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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R570 VLP is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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