2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,203 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    26 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Brakes6.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  5. Tyres1.5%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2018 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,203 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).