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N478 RRU

1996 Peugeot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,721 mi
Last recorded68,721 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Motor Caravan41,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 RRU
MakePeugeot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,721 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 68,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 68,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 66,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 62,805 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 62,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,800 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,756 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,037 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,702 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,349 miles

mechanical fuel pump damp around cam belt cover

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,255 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,255 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,578 miles

front crossmember starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,605 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 31,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N478 RRU is a 1996 Peugeot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 41,391 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 RRU, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N478 RRU is a 1996 Peugeot Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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