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W278 FOW

2000 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Peugeot Expert109,284 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 FOW
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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)

centre brake light not working

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Mar 2016

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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)

centre brake light not working

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre brake light does not illuminate

driver's seat belt buckel cover missing

Fail 26 Mar 2015

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre brake light does not illuminate

driver's seat belt buckel cover missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 156,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in o/s headlight

Pass 9 Oct 2010

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

o/s/ mirror damaged

rear exhaust lose

Pass 12 Oct 2009

ADVISE; Offside headlamp reflector worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2007

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

light scoring to offside windscreen

slight wear in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 29 Nov 2006 125,026 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight 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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W278 FOW is a 2000 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W278 FOW, 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 W278 FOW registered?

W278 FOW is a 2000 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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