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R271 OEF

1997 Peugeot Auto-sleepers

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,191 mi
Last recorded48,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Auto-sleepers49,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 OEF
MakePeugeot
ModelAuto-sleepers
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,171 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 48,171 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 46,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,743 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,118 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 45,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,401 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Auto-sleepers?

Based on 7,250 MOT tests across 1,230 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
2,259
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 23
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R271 OEF is a 1997 Peugeot Auto-sleepers in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Auto-sleepers models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Auto-sleepers fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 OEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Auto-sleepers typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Auto-sleepers is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R271 OEF is a 1997 Peugeot Auto-sleepers, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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