2017 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · PO17 LFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on February 17, 2026, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. The car failed just five days prior at the same mileage due to a deficient parking brake and a nearside front tyre. While the issues were rectified to secure the pass, the failure indicates that the owner only addressed critical mechanical faults once they threatened the legal test status. At 26,701 miles, this nine-year-old Boxer has exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent long periods stationary or used only for very short trips, which can lead to degradation of rubber-based components and flat-spotting. The narrow gap between the failure and the pass in February 2026 shows the repairs were handled quickly, but the low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from component failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the parking brake system, as an efficiency less than 50 percent of the required value often indicates seized cables, corroded drums, or worn shoes from lack of use. The uneven wear on the nearside front tyre's edge suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require immediate attention to prevent further tyre scrubbing. Additionally, check the chassis for surface corrosion and the tyres for perished rubber, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related material fatigue rather than mechanical wear.