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R581 HDL

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 HDL
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 165,398 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering pipes

drivers seat deteriorated

nearside and offside wing mirror covers deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear reverse lamp damaged

offside rear tyre deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 158,668 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat deteriorated

front antiroll bar missing?left hand drive?

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 158,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat deteriorated

front antiroll bar missing?left hand drive?

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 150,276 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat deteriorated

drivers seatbelt fluffing

drivers wing mirror cracked

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2011 150,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers seat deteriorated

drivers seatbelt fluffing

drivers wing mirror cracked

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 142,821 miles

n/s door mirror cover insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2010 142,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s door mirror cover insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 139,850 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 130,139 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 121,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 121,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 112,261 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 112,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 112,261 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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R581 HDL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R581 HDL, 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 R581 HDL registered?

R581 HDL is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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