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C8 FMB

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FMB
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,756 miles

Front chassis heavy plated

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,753 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

lots of under sill used on past repairs

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly nosey

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

lots of under sill used on past repairs

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly nosey

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2017 94,514 miles

under side of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,302 miles

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a complete inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,330 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a complete inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,260 miles

vehicle waxoiled unable to test all components completely

Fail 19 May 2015 94,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

underneath vehicle has been waxoiled unable to test all items completely

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,060 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch area corroded

ns & os step/sill areas corroded

o/s/f engine bay inner wing/chassis corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 94,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch area corroded

ns & os step/sill areas corroded

o/s/f engine bay inner wing/chassis corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,407 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,407 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole in o/s/f sill/step area but not within any perscribed areas and not effecting vehicle strength

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 89,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipes badly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 81,825 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,646 miles

o/o/rear body mount lightly rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,539 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C8 FMB is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel 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 C8 FMB, 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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C8 FMB is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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