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P143 XRN

1997 Peugeot Boxer

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 XRN
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,231 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 160,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 160,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 159,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 159,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 147,134 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 147,043 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 134,880 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 134,880 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 128,066 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

front cross member corroded offside

parking brake only just reaches minimum requirement

Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

front cross member corroded offside

parking brake only just reaches minimum requirement

Pass 13 Oct 2007 117,840 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 117,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.3.2b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 103,926 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

All tyres low on tread

Nail in offside front tyre

offside of front bolt on cross member corroded and small hole ok for test at this time

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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P143 XRN is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P143 XRN, 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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P143 XRN is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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