1995 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,448 MOT tests analysed for the 1995 Peugeot Boxer, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 68.8% was below the average for vans of a similar age (69.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 34.6% in the 150k+ group versus 25.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 976 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 740 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.3% | 672 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 652 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.5% | 572 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 243 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 736 |
| 2 | Wipers | 448 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 425 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 385 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 347 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 334 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.6% | 2,159 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.1% | 1,912 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.9% | 1,246 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.6% | 740 |
| 5 | Tyres | 12.7% | 692 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 619 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 79 | 25.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,520 | 28.5% |
| 60-90k | 2,528 | 30.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,021 | 35.0% |
| 120-150k | 216 | 34.3% |
| 150k+ | 81 | 34.6% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,076 | 30.6% |
| Petrol | 1,364 | 32.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,162 | 31.8% |
| 2022 | 1,156 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 1,082 | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 1,026 | 30.7% |
| 2025 | 1,022 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Boxer
Before buying a 1995 Peugeot Boxer, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 17.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (17.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (12.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
68.8% of the 5,448 1995 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by brakes (13.6%).
Does the 1995 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.3% in the 0-30k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,448 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.