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A3 OPO

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OPO
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 112,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (mid to rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch / engine mount area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,812 miles

Front brake hose ferrules swollen, covered by rubber sleeves.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front brake hose ferrules swollen, covered by rubber sleeves.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f + n/s/f outer sill panels corroded

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2022 111,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (suspension turret) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quater panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,463 miles

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

rear valance corroded in various places

vehicle has many welding repair s underside heavily undersealed front to rear

Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill area corroded around previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r service brake fluctuation 40-60% (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/f chassis to inner wing x member mount area has inadequate repair not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

rear valance corroded in various places

vehicle has many welding repair s underside heavily undersealed front to rear

Pass 23 May 2019 111,120 miles

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 2 May 2018 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 110,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubbers (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,013 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 110,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 109,994 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel above front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating and nearside (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 109,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 108,518 miles

Exhaust rubbers split

Oil stain o/s front shock absorber

Slighgt play o/s of steering rack

Surface corrosion front brake discs

Surface corrosion n/s front rear & main steel brake pipes

Surface corrosion sills.

Fail 19 May 2014 108,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust rubbers split

N/S front sill 7 both front out riiggers rusted & holed

Oil stain o/s front shock absorber

Slighgt play o/s of steering rack

Surface corrosion front brake discs

Surface corrosion n/s front rear & main steel brake pipes

Surface corrosion sills.

Pass 23 May 2013 103,527 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 103,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,257 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in the o/s steering arm.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 704,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot Boxer?

Based on 1,709,897 MOT tests across 147,582 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
3,291
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
147,582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,662
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,000
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,808
Registration plate lamp not working 18,740
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,718
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A3 OPO is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,798 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 Boxer fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 OPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Boxer typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 OPO is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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