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R836 DGU

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,462 mi
Last recorded221,462 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 DGU
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 221,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 208,648 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 30 Sep 2009 192,410 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 192,397 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 183,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 177,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 164,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 149,173 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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R836 DGU 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 75%.

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 R836 DGU, 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 R836 DGU registered?

R836 DGU is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R836 DGU safe to buy?

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