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R843 ULT

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,923 mi
Last recorded131,923 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 ULT
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,923 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 131,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 131,911 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 131,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 131,911 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 131,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 131,911 miles

os loading door does no close tight and has broken handel slight acc damage to nsr

Fail 25 Oct 2007 131,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

os loading door does no close tight and has broken handel slight acc damage to nsr

Pass 31 Oct 2006 131,925 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 131,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R843 ULT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R843 ULT, 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 R843 ULT registered?

R843 ULT is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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