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R899 LDD

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,863 mi
Last recorded170,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 LDD
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 170,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 170,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 163,183 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r service brake poor

front wiper blades worn and o/s arm worn

n/s wing mirror backing cover loose

o/s wing mirror cracked but not effecting the view to rear

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2008 158,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 158,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 150,139 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 150,139 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fluid around rear compensator-no leak detected during test

nearside trackrod worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 142,682 miles

condition of offside door mirror glass

position of battery scurity clamp[touching positive terminal]

Fail 6 Sep 2006 142,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2005 135,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 135,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R899 LDD is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R899 LDD, 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 R899 LDD registered?

R899 LDD is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R899 LDD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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