1998 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,594 MOT tests analysed for the 1998 Peugeot Boxer, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 71.0% was in line with the average for vans of a similar age (70.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.5% in the 150k+ group versus 26.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 1,258 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 892 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.7% | 810 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 800 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.2% | 697 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 271 |
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 | 858 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 604 |
| 3 | Wipers | 502 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 488 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 453 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 400 |
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% | 3,010 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.7% | 2,561 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.4% | 1,698 |
| 4 | Tyres | 13.1% | 995 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 754 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.8% | 747 |
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 | 221 | 26.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,197 | 26.7% |
| 60-90k | 3,006 | 30.2% |
| 90-120k | 906 | 31.7% |
| 120-150k | 178 | 39.3% |
| 150k+ | 83 | 32.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,798 | 28.0% |
| Petrol | 1,791 | 32.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,607 | 28.9% |
| 2022 | 1,591 | 28.8% |
| 2023 | 1,537 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 1,465 | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 1,394 | 29.2% |
What to check before buying a 1998 Boxer
Before buying a 1998 Peugeot Boxer, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 16.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (16.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.8% 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 (10.7% 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 1998 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 7,594 1998 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1998 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.8%).
Does the 1998 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,594 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.