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R830 EFV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,675 mi
Last recorded133,675 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 EFV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,675 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 133,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 127,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play steering rack,o/s

Fail 13 Jul 2011 127,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play steering rack,o/s

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,326 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 121,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,581 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 115,581 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 110,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 110,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 104,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,317 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,317 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

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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R830 EFV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R830 EFV, 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 R830 EFV registered?

R830 EFV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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