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R972 XBW

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

169,921 mi
Last recorded169,921 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 XBW
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,921 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 169,901 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box joint broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted bent on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end loose on adjuster (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,069 miles

very rusty on underside

Fail 26 Jun 2017 163,063 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

very rusty on underside

Pass 9 Jun 2016 155,182 miles

Oil leak ()

damp around steering rack area

play in wiper linkage

Fail 26 May 2016 155,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm worn out (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking at power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,488 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 151,488 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 151,460 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wiper arms pevits worn

n/s/f wiper smears

rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2014 148,006 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 145,244 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2013 145,244 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 142,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 137,278 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 137,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 132,950 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 128,033 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 128,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 122,089 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 122,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 115,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 115,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 110,430 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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R972 XBW is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R972 XBW, 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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R972 XBW is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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