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R981 EPN

1997 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 EPN
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,521 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering fluid below min level

Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,511 miles

Nearside front Tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( in outter tread )

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 67,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R981 EPN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R981 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 EPN registered?

R981 EPN is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R981 EPN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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