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P171 YGE

1997 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,987 mi
Last recorded68,987 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Boxer61,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 YGE
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,987 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 68,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,596 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 65,586 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner wings corrosion around grommet holes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,184 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,705 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 53,698 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,553 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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P171 YGE is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P171 YGE, 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 YGE is a 1997 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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