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JIL 8280

1998 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,585 mi
Last recorded35,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Boxer58,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8280
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,321 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides of front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides of front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,837 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both sides of inner weel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 34,837 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both sides of inner weel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,403 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 34,403 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 34,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/ front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle beam and from rear to front and n/s/front inner Weels arch and o/s/front inner weel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs n/s/front and o/s/ front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,949 miles

Central Front Power steering pipes surface rusted

Pass 28 May 2019 30,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,771 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 26,993 miles

Underside slight corrossion

Pass 27 May 2015 25,571 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 25,555 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 25,555 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 25,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 25,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,529 miles

O/s/f tyre side wall perished.

O/s/r tyre side wall cut not deep enough to see cords.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,529 miles

O/s/f tyre side wall perished.

O/s/r tyre side wall cut not deep enough to see cords.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,932 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 18,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,144 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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JIL 8280 is a 1998 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,714 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 JIL 8280, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIL 8280 is a 1998 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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