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Y489 RCR

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

49,430 mi
Last recorded49,430 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 RCR
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,457 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 45,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

horn poor sound but acceptable

Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 40,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,181 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,331 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 33,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,541 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,468 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,819 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,384 miles

all four tyre side walls perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,719 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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Y489 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 51,398 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 Y489 RCR, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y489 RCR registered?

Y489 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y489 RCR shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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