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T478 RBP

1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 RBP
MakePeugeot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the wheel arch marked with yellow chalk has corrosion creating a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the wheel arch marked with yellow chalk has corrosion creating a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the bonnet marked with yellow chalk (Chassis) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the wing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under the bonnet marked with yellow chalk, upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the bonnet marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under the bonnet marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under the vehicle marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipes and hoses have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,046 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,603 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 87,603 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,783 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,783 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 82,781 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

number plate light dim

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,308 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front has excessive corrosion in the chassis NOT within a prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front has excessive corrosion in the chassis NOT within a prescribed area

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,406 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,828 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,173 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,901 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,513 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,887 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded slightly

front washers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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T478 RBP is a 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 65,208 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 T478 RBP, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T478 RBP is a 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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