Peugeot Expert (1998)
1998 Peugeot Expert
CarHunch analysed 2,113 real MOT records for the 1998 Peugeot Expert. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Peugeot Expert has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, which sits well below the UK average of 80%, signalling reliability concerns for a vehicle of this age. More worryingly, nearly a quarter of these vans (24.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
These Experts are running at typical mileage for their age, with a median of 128,547 miles, but they're accumulating an average of 3.62 failures and 12.6 advisories per test, indicating persistent wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, suspension, and electrical systems—the high advisory count suggests these are the weak spots to watch.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot Expert
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 2,106 | 67.5% | 3.62 |
| Petrol (0%) | 7 | 56.5% | 2.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Peugeot Expert vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Peugeot Expert vehicles fall between 102,555 and 157,741 miles.
1998 Peugeot Expert — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Peugeot Expert
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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90.5%
Oil leak
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62.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.3%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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28.7%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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28.3%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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