1998 Peugeot Boxer · 4,464 MOT tests
1998 Peugeot Boxer reliability
1998 Peugeot Boxers fail 42% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Boxer years (4,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Boxers: 26.5%)
- 42%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Boxers: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 62,677
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,464
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- 1999 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 11.7% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Peugeot Boxer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Brakes14.4%
- Suspension13.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Tyres3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.2%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Horn not working 4.03%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 3.05%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.55%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 2.46%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (17.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.16%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (4.84%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Peugeot Boxer reliable?
1998 Peugeot Boxers fail 42% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Boxer years (4,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Peugeot Boxer MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.2% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.14% of tests), horn not working (4.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Peugeot Boxer have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Peugeot Boxer shows 62,677 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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