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C3 SWJ

1996 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,389 mi
Last recorded107,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Boxer66,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SWJ
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 107,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 106,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit and battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,624 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,443 miles

Front corroded battery area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 106,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front corroded battery area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,284 miles

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

Offside Front Inner door step corroded but just outside seatbelt prescribed area

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake wear sensor wire broken

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,111 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake wear sensor wire broken

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,383 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,861 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge

o/s/f side marker light cover missing but still illuminating

o/s/r top marker light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,861 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge

o/s/f side marker light cover missing but still illuminating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,068 miles

exhaust silencer box in poor condition.

exhaust tailpipe corroded on end

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs pitted

rear shacke bushes deteriorated

rear shackle mounts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

water coolant level low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 85,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,310 miles

Rear tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,650 miles

front cross member corroding

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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C3 SWJ is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 66,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 SWJ, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 SWJ registered?

C3 SWJ is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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