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R980 TCR

1997 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 TCR
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 79,023 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,709 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,918 miles

o/s/f tyre well worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,942 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,146 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slight sidewall damage

Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slight sidewall damage

offside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,198 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,198 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,826 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,185 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,976 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

nail in tyre

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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R980 TCR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R980 TCR, 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 R980 TCR registered?

R980 TCR is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R980 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 TCR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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