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V542 FCR

1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 FCR
MakePeugeot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 96,747 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,293 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mount block/chassis rail

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,884 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 93,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, behind brake hose bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front radiator support bar, heavily corroded at OS mounting point

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,831 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,831 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,825 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Front suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,122 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,489 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 81,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,226 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 74,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,983 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,359 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,961 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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V542 FCR is a 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V542 FCR, 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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V542 FCR is a 1999 Peugeot Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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