1997 Peugeot Boxer 2.0L Petrol · SBZ 7721

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows concerning signs of structural decline. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 67,457 miles, the history reveals a significant safety failure just four months prior. The failure in November 2025 due to excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension component mounting area indicates a critical structural weakness that required rectification to pass, suggesting that the chassis integrity is compromised for a vehicle of this age. At 29 years old, the recorded mileage of 67,457 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,326 miles per year. The data shows very little movement between tests, such as the mere 25 miles covered between the October 2024 and November 2025 entries. This extremely low usage often correlates with long periods of standing, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids even if they are not worn out through mechanical friction. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside, specifically targeting the suspension strut mounting areas flagged in the 2025 failure. The March 2026 advisory noting that brake pipes and underside are covered in underseal is a red flag, as such coatings often mask active corrosion that the tester cannot see clearly. Furthermore, the tester identified play in the nearside front wheel bearing and noise in the nearside rear bearing; these are mechanical issues that require immediate attention to prevent bearing failure or further damage to the hub assembly.