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Y579 GEC

2001 Peugeot Boxer

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GEC
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,690 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed in two places

Fail 17 Jul 2012 80,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

exhaust centre mounting missing , exhaust still adequetly supported

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front upper strutt bearing siezed

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front upper strutt bearing siezed

Pass 27 May 2010 40,747 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 36,960 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,220 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 34,217 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,567 miles

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

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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Y579 GEC is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y579 GEC, 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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Y579 GEC is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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