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P137 CEL

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 CEL
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,412 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 87,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,581 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not checked due to motor home over heating and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where front pipe joins rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged leaking where it meets the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre out of shape badly

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,656 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,906 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,950 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,610 miles

exhaust corroded/mountings weak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded/mountings weak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,062 miles

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

Air intake pipe disconnected to Inlet manifold/throttle body.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 20 May 2016 63,156 miles

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

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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,839 miles

Brake pipes covered making inspection difficult

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 56,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,637 miles

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2014 52,637 miles

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

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,311 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,302 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,021 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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P137 CEL is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P137 CEL, 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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P137 CEL is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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