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R698 VDV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 VDV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,773 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 136,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 133,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 133,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 203,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 195,128 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 195,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 184,369 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 184,336 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 176,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 176,510 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 163,157 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 163,135 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 152,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 152,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 141,641 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 141,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 132,884 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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R698 VDV 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 R698 VDV, 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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R698 VDV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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