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YV51 VYY

2001 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,050 mi
Last recorded184,050 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Expert105,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VYY
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 184,050 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe corroded but meets mot standard

Fail 31 Oct 2015 184,049 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 184,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 173,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 162,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 162,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,088 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 155,086 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 140,275 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust middle section repaired with filler or of similar type but not leaking at time of retest and not sufficient for failure

nearside front brake disc surfaces slightly worn and pitted at time of retest

offside front brake disc surfaces slightly worn and pitted at time of retest

Fail 16 Jul 2011 140,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

high level stop light inoperative

nearside front brake disc slightly worn and pitted at time of test

offside front brake disc slightly worn and pitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

brake discs slight pitted/surface rust

Pass 9 Jan 2009 123,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,694 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 113,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,914 miles

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 6 Nov 2006 99,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack offside

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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YV51 VYY is a 2001 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,329 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 YV51 VYY, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV51 VYY is a 2001 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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