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W398 VGS

2000 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,986 mi
Last recorded159,986 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Expert109,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 VGS
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 159,986 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 149,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 144,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,271 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 139,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 131,547 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,127 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,545 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,164 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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W398 VGS is a 2000 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W398 VGS, 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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W398 VGS is a 2000 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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