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R72 BKV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 BKV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 114,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 114,282 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,264 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 112,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 108,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 103,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,634 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R72 BKV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R72 BKV, 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 R72 BKV registered?

R72 BKV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R72 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 BKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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