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Y498 HWU

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 HWU
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 22 Jul 2026 72,215 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested LEAKING PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,481 miles

both inner wings and strut top area heavily plated and undersealed

underside heavily plated and undersealed

Fail 7 May 2024 69,423 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside / step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside / step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface rust underside

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,616 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 53,763 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,454 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,453 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,964 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear shockers corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,964 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear shockers corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,205 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,202 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,129 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 34,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,861 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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Y498 HWU is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y498 HWU, 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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Y498 HWU is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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