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Y491 RCR

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,161 mi
Last recorded41,161 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 RCR
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,161 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 39,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

central exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,167 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

central silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,434 miles

Slight grabbing from rear brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,940 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 33,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill/ out rigger area corroded/ holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Chassis corded/ holed

Offside Front Inner sill/ out rigger area corroded/ holed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside corrosion on chassis and suspension subframes.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and also line to rear splitter (3.6.B.2c)

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

cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,652 miles

Front sills corroded but have aftermarket covers on so can't be seen clearly

N/S/F brake pad sensor wire broken

N/S/F inner sill corroded but not holed

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wipers are in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2017 30,652 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Front sills corroded but have aftermarket covers on so can't be seen clearly

N/S/F brake pad sensor wire broken

N/S/F inner sill corroded but not holed

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wipers are in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracking/perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 27,996 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracking/perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,775 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 24,775 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,247 miles

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

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 23,247 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,878 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Feb 2013 21,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,974 miles

bike rack down at time of test

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2011 19,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bike rack down at time of test

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,189 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,410 miles

front cross member corroded

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,410 miles

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

front cross member corroded

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,659 miles

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 18 Feb 2008 17,659 miles

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

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

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,012 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/r steel b/pipe

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,914 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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Y491 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y491 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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Y491 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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