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Y981 DRA

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 DRA
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,775 miles

Advise centre exhaust bracket rubber is split but is still adequately supported.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Advise centre exhaust bracket rubber is split but is still adequately supported.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,435 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are badly pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 45,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,087 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,538 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 33,538 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,336 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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Y981 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y981 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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Y981 DRA is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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