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N70 NMW

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 NMW
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,426 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steer Oil Leak at Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Marker Light Not Working

Fail 18 Mar 2026 86,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steer Oil Leak at Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Marker Light Not Working

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,102 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 86,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,938 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,938 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing/chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 84,202 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 84,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 83,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 83,685 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 83,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 83,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2016 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 May 2016 80,989 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,272 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis, n/s step, underbody

Fail 16 May 2015 80,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis, n/s step, underbody

Pass 14 May 2014 78,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,284 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 76,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2013 76,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 75,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres side walls slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2011 74,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres outer side walls slightly perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,758 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,672 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,920 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 62,808 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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N70 NMW is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 N70 NMW, 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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N70 NMW is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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