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Y498 RCR

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

31,083 mi
Last recorded31,083 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 RCR
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 31,083 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 14 May 2024 31,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 30,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 28,850 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished [ cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 28,724 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished [ cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,021 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2019 27,862 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2019 27,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 27,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,035 miles

Front cross member badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 26,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,540 miles

Very slight play in X2 Rear + NSF wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,195 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 24,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,164 miles

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

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,164 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 13 May 2011 20,596 miles

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

wiper blades

Pass 18 May 2010 15,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,698 miles

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

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

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 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y498 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 Y498 RCR registered?

Y498 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y498 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 RCR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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