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W229 RCL

2000 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

147,327 mi
Last recorded147,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Expert109,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 RCL
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,327 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 147,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 146,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 136,334 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 136,334 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning lamp on

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning lamp on

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2007 115,878 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 115,857 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 11,947 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 90,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W229 RCL is a 2000 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 109,284 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 W229 RCL, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W229 RCL registered?

W229 RCL is a 2000 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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