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Y497 OTU

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,818 mi
Last recorded31,818 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 OTU
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 31,818 miles

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

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

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

full underside has been waxoyled

Fail 10 Mar 2026 31,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2024 31,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 30,387 miles

o/s/r inner wing corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and door step also inside of outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and off side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,631 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 28,275 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 28,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,204 miles

Offside Outer sill x2 holes

Fail 23 Jul 2018 27,204 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill x2 holes

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 24,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,676 miles

O/S/F Inner sills corroded!

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,082 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 11,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,796 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 5,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y497 OTU is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y497 OTU, 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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Y497 OTU is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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