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R620 DVV

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,390 mi
Last recorded194,390 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 DVV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 194,390 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wire ins

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 191,983 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 191,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 189,937 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2017 189,883 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2016 187,023 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 186,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 186,812 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 186,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 186,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 185,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 184,734 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 184,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 183,556 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 10 Nov 2009 183,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 182,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 182,711 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front pads wearing.

imbalance of front brakes pulling to offside.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 181,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 181,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 181,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 179,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 176,687 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R620 DVV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R620 DVV, 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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R620 DVV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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