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R985 YBJ

1997 Peugeot Expert

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,172 mi
Last recorded194,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Expert133,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 YBJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 194,172 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 194,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre worn close to cord on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2008 173,545 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 178,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 163,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 151,602 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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R985 YBJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R985 YBJ, 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 R985 YBJ registered?

R985 YBJ is a 1997 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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