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R979 PNN

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

254,052 mi
Last recorded254,052 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 PNN
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 254,052 miles

Offside Outer drive shaft gaitor

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear shockers damp

subframe and general under body condition

Fail 29 Nov 2018 254,050 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear shockers damp

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer drive shaft gaitor

power steering pipe corroded , main pipe below rack

Pass 12 Dec 2017 247,379 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 247,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember various places (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 238,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 238,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 230,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 230,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 215,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 215,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 204,681 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 204,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 197,572 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 197,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 190,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexy twisted

Fail 11 Aug 2011 190,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexy twisted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 182,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 171,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 159,778 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 148,371 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 148,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 139,076 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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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R979 PNN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R979 PNN, 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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R979 PNN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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