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R858 TDA

1997 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 TDA
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 54,623 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,526 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,504 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Inner rack end slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 40,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,910 miles

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

O/S/F Steering rack end slight free play.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,787 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,974 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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R858 TDA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R858 TDA, 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 R858 TDA registered?

R858 TDA is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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