1998 Peugeot Boxer 2.0L Petrol · S704 ARC

The Peugeot Boxer passed its most recent MOT on 4 September 2025 at 69,409 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. On 27 August 2025 the van failed at 69,406 miles with no defects listed, then passed seven days later. The same sequence occurred in 2024, with failures on 13 August and 30 August at 69,242 and 69,248 miles respectively, before a pass on 3 September at 69,310 miles. These no-defect failures suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults, but the repeated pattern warrants caution. At roughly 28 years old the Boxer shows 69,409 recorded miles, an average of about 2,479 miles per year. The mileage crept up only 99 miles between the September 2024 pass and the September 2025 pass. Such low annual use over nearly three decades implies long stationary periods. Standing time accelerates perishable component degradation such as tyre sidewall cracking, brake caliper seizure, and moisture-driven corrosion even when odometer wear stays minimal. A buyer should physically inspect the brake system for binding calipers or scored discs given the long idle spells. The tester logged no advisories on any pass, yet the absence of notes on a 1998 chassis demands a hands-on check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe structural integrity for rust. Exhaust emissions and fuel system condition should also be verified, as low-mileage diesel vans often suffer clogged breathers or degraded hoses from disuse. The repeated no-defect failures point to previous owners treating the MOT as a formality rather than a maintenance checkpoint. Confirm the presented vehicle matches the recorded mileages and request proof of interim servicing, since the sparse history offers little insight into consumable replacement across the van's life.