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R955 BNV

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,151 mi
Last recorded200,151 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 BNV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 200,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 191,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edge

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Jun 2012 191,705 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edge

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 182,407 miles

some play evident in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2009 172,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 172,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 165,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

serious oil leak from o/s/ of engine contaminating bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 165,421 miles

serious oil leak from o/s/ of engine contaminating bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2007 155,094 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 155,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 143,826 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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R955 BNV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R955 BNV, 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 R955 BNV registered?

R955 BNV is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R955 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 BNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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