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R861 LGC

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,792 mi
Last recorded184,792 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 LGC
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 184,792 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 184,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 179,320 miles

near side rear shock absorber very weak

near side rear tyre deteriorating

near side wiper smearing screen

off side wiper blade short

some play at near side front wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2014 172,395 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 172,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 165,020 miles

front number plate damaged

play in off side track rod end

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 1 Nov 2012 157,304 miles

near side front tyre inner edge bald and at legal limits and needs replacing

Pass 9 May 2011 145,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 145,919 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 129,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both rear tyre outer tread depths low

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 May 2009 129,955 miles

both rear tyre outer tread depths low

rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 May 2008 123,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 123,630 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 122,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 120,234 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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R861 LGC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R861 LGC, 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 R861 LGC registered?

R861 LGC is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R861 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 LGC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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