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R791 XRT

1997 Peugeot Expert

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 XRT
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 150,126 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 150,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,569 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

play in steering rack?

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 141,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 136,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,557 miles

Exhaust emits slight amount of smoke,

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 131,557 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits slight amount of smoke,

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 126,111 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight amount of smoke

Fail 16 Jan 2012 126,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight amount of smoke

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 119,060 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 117,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,783 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 15 Feb 2007 109,521 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside & nearside steering arms

Fail 13 Feb 2007 109,517 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside & nearside steering arms

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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R791 XRT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R791 XRT, 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 R791 XRT registered?

R791 XRT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R791 XRT safe to buy?

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