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Y979 DRA

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 DRA
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,340 miles

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

Front All steering, suspension and brake components all heavily corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle generally heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area by battery tray and engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel heavily corroded, would benefit replacement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 44,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front All steering, brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel heavily corroded, would benefit replacement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,291 miles

All suspension, steering and brake components generally heavily corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes corroded and would benefit attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple corrosion holes would benefit attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 44,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension, steering and brake components generally heavily corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes corroded and would benefit attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple corrosion holes would benefit attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust very rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2024 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust very rusted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 44,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,950 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,738 miles

heavy rust in rear cross valence

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 42,943 miles

slight binding on n/s/rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,642 miles

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 15 Jun 2016 42,642 miles

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

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

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,148 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 30 Jan 2015 42,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,657 miles

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,047 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,874 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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Y979 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y979 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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Y979 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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