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H3 BDS

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BDS
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,375 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear body mounting slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,146 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

welding covered with stone chip

Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,291 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 91,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill rail (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,826 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,374 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,492 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 69,839 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,937 miles

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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H3 BDS is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H3 BDS, 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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H3 BDS is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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