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Y879 DRA

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 DRA
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 65,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front strut mounts corroded/rough to turn

Front wheel arches corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated/missing

sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 65,685 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front strut mounts corroded/rough to turn

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated/missing

sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,206 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on min limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on min limit1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear spring mounting brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion over various underbody sections

Fail 23 Jul 2025 65,206 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on min limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on min limit1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear spring mounting brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

light corrosion over various underbody sections

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,749 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear springs slight corroded

light corrosion over various underbody sections

rear lower body panels slightly holed and corroded

slight corrosion over various front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,254 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s lower panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,289 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over n/s and o/s outer step sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,803 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear s/absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear springs and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator cooling fins corroded and missing(could over heat)

Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,794 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s and o/s on inner beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear s/absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear springs and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator cooling fins corroded and missing(could over heat)

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,847 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,846 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 42,796 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,271 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

o/s rear mud flap missing and n/s insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,627 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember between front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,325 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Apr 2014 23,877 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,638 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,999 miles

front o/s crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,387 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slight corrosion

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,193 miles

Slight movement in both front wheels

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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Y879 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y879 DRA, 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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Y879 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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