MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside wiper blade starting to go faulty
offside rear bumper corner slightly loose
rear number plate starting to go faulty
wiper arms worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R701 VLS is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R701 VLS, 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 R701 VLS registered?
R701 VLS is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R701 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R701 VLS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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