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R240 VEV

1997 Peugeot Motorhome

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Motorhome40,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 VEV
MakePeugeot
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 39,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,428 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,712 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 32,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 32,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,139 miles

exhaust rear rattle on baffles

slight misting of oil on o/s n/s rear shockers

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,824 miles

exhaust baffles deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,097 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 27,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,438 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 20,791 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2006 19,501 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 19,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Motorhome?

Based on 6,855 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,934
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 99
brake binding 97
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
Registration plate lamp not working 64
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R240 VEV is a 1997 Peugeot Motorhome in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 40,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Motorhome fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R240 VEV is a 1997 Peugeot Motorhome, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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