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R823 LDV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,976 mi
Last recorded221,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 LDV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 221,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge and on limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

USED AS VAN NO REAR SEATS

Fail 7 Sep 2017 221,976 miles

Electrical wiring insecure underbody (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both front passengers seats (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge and on limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

USED AS VAN NO REAR SEATS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 210,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished no cord exposed

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 200,865 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2015 200,760 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2014 186,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 174,563 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on inside edge.

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in it.

oil leak.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 174,563 miles

both front tyres getting low on inside edge.

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in it.

oil leak.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 165,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play o/s steering system (possible rack arm)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 165,411 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s steering system (possible rack arm)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 160,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 160,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 150,861 miles

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

engine oil leak

four passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,345 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar not fitted

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2009 140,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar not fitted

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2008 130,962 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 130,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 120,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 111,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 97,866 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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R823 LDV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R823 LDV, 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 R823 LDV registered?

R823 LDV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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