1997 Peugeot Expert 1.9L Diesel · R98 JKV
1997 Peugeot Expert (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 144,483 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT EXPERT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R98 JKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 144,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R98 JKV Mileage History
- 14/04/2023139,947 mi
- 19/04/2024141,307 mi+1,360 mi
- 14/04/2025143,612 mi+2,305 mi
- 15/04/2025143,612 mi
- 27/04/2026144,483 mi+871 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R98 JKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot Expert (R98 JKV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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