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G742 BGS

1990 Peugeot Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot Motor Caravan153,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 BGS
MakePeugeot
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 151,613 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 151,548 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,219 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 149,219 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 147,186 miles

brake and moving parts coated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,639 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

covers deterioated on both n/s/f brake hoses

front chassis rail rusty

fuel pump throttle spindle worn

o/s/r lamp lens deterioated

radiator cooling fins adrift

Fail 4 Apr 2014 146,136 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

covers deterioated on both n/s/f brake hoses

front chassis rail rusty

headlamp masks were fitted but deterioated

o/s/r lamp lens deterioated

radiator cooling fins adrift

unable to check n/s/f bearing due to brake binding

Pass 7 Feb 2013 144,640 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 142,199 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust mountings perished

front brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2011 142,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mountings perished

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f brake hoes end rusty (2hoses on front)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 139,344 miles

slight noise n/s/r hub

Pass 7 Sep 2009 137,558 miles

exhaust mountings poor---slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 17 Sep 2008 136,795 miles

headlamp aim stickers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2008 136,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 133,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 133,689 miles

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

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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G742 BGS is a 1990 Peugeot Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 153,538 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 G742 BGS, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G742 BGS is a 1990 Peugeot Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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