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R738 YHJ

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 YHJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower sub frame starting to corrode at bolt fixings

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear valance sections at corners corroded/towing eye fixing corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,870 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,870 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,186 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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R738 YHJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R738 YHJ, 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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R738 YHJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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