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P171 JBC

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 JBC
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 73,232 miles

Body undersealed

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,068 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,214 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 65,835 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,796 miles

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

Offside Front radiator crossmeber corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,672 miles

off side front chassis showing signs of corrosion

off side front inner arch(Engine bay) signs of corrosion

off side rear upper position light

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,738 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 27,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 1 Feb 2007

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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P171 JBC is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P171 JBC, 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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P171 JBC is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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