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J396 SDV

1991 Peugeot Camper

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot Camper151,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 SDV
MakePeugeot
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 186,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 183,440 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 183,439 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 183,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. slides (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective two rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 183,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 183,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn left hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 181,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 181,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 178,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 173,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 173,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 168,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 168,298 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 167,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 161,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 156,403 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s brake light not working 1 of 2

Fail 11 Oct 2008 146,553 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 146,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 136,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 136,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Camper?

Based on 2,863 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,964
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
Headlamp aim too low 46
brake binding 42
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J396 SDV is a 1991 Peugeot Camper in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 151,862 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 Camper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J396 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J396 SDV registered?

J396 SDV is a 1991 Peugeot Camper, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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