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J42 PDM

1996 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,846 mi
Last recorded65,846 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Boxer66,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 PDM
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,846 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 64,444 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 64,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 63,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 63,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,652 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,617 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 57,617 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,810 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear step (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,504 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,408 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,325 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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J42 PDM is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J42 PDM, 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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J42 PDM is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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