MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working front right hand flashers not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking from exhaust system excessive (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working front upper marker lamps inop (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp aim not met (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) both rear of rear spring eye bushes worn ,, n/side and o/side (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working upper inop (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers insufficient (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both rear edge bumpers n/side and o/side showing sharp edges (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve seized siezed (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not adequitly supported and all areas of exhaust (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt seat belt will not retract automatically (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load stalk and cover insufficient (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end loose worn to excess (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear n/side position lamp broken and deteriorated (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both front flexi brake ferrils corroded (3.6.A.3)
eating /washing /sleeping facilities in rear are of poor standard
floor for rear living quarters exposed underneath
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
parking brake onlt just met required efficiency
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
water leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
water leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust centre mount weak
How Reliable is the Peugeot Express?
Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J179 GAL is a 1991 Peugeot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1991 Peugeot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 129,164 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 Express fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J179 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J179 GAL is a 1991 Peugeot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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