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R574 VHE

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 VHE
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 189,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 184,588 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2011 184,579 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 177,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 171,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 171,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 166,991 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 166,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 156,640 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2006 145,289 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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R574 VHE is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R574 VHE, 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 R574 VHE registered?

R574 VHE is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R574 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 VHE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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