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Y978 RCR

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,956 mi
Last recorded35,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 RCR
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 35,956 miles

Front corrosion just outside prescribed area on n/s and o/s by seat belt mounts

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 35,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front corrosion just outside prescribed area on n/s and o/s by seat belt mounts

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,699 miles

Front corrosion just outside prescribed area on n/s and o/s by seat belt mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 34,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,318 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSF outrigger corroded - not prescribed area

Rear of offside step corroded - not prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,290 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of front brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSF outrigger corroded - not prescribed area

Rear of offside step corroded - not prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 28,192 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f under arch an d un der body corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 26,875 miles

corrosion started underneath

radiator support bracket rusty

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 26,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion started underneath

radiator support bracket rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 25,196 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,756 miles

exhaust system wearing thin

nearside mirror glass deteriated

Pass 11 May 2011 22,530 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,761 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,761 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 19,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,418 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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Y978 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y978 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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Y978 RCR is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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