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F897 MRA

1989 Peugeot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,355 mi
Last recorded93,355 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot Motor Caravan94,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 MRA
MakePeugeot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 93,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP HAS WATER INGRESS

Pass 13 May 2025 91,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 90,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 88,772 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 88,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,438 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs in poor condition

Front wiper blades are slightly poor

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs in poor condition

Front wiper blades are slightly poor

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 May 2016 82,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,199 miles

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

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

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

n/s front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

n/s front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 75,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,911 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,553 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,891
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
position lamp(s) not working 39
brake binding 36
Headlamp aim too low 29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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F897 MRA is a 1989 Peugeot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 94,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F897 MRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F897 MRA is a 1989 Peugeot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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