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N185 FMB

1996 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Boxer66,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 FMB
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 85,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded around n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points

chassis corroded o/s/f under bonnet

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,737 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON JACKING POINTS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,218 miles

surface rust no os jacking point front

Fail 3 Mar 2023 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jack mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

surface rust no os jacking point front

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,097 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 82,095 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wrapped round steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills/door step (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 47,615 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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N185 FMB is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N185 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 30 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N185 FMB is a 1996 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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