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B7 PTA

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,572 mi
Last recorded33,572 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PTA
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 33,572 miles

Age related rust under vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 32,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 31,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 30,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rough movement (stationary)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,851 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 28,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,728 miles

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn, both.

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

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

Offside Front Door sill corroded slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 28,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn, both.

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

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

Offside Front Door sill corroded slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 28,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 28,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 25,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,793 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (both sides) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,394 miles

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 23,124 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,808 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,961 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,064 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,081 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 16,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,945 miles

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

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

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

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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B7 PTA is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B7 PTA, 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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B7 PTA is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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