1995 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1995 Peugeot Boxer passed 68.8% of its 5,467 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (30.0% fail rate), the 1995 Boxer comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.9% of all tests — 4.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, wipers and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 737 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.3% in the 0-30k band and 34.6% in the 150k+ band, a 9.3-point spread.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 2.2pp more often than diesel ones (32.8% vs 30.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 978 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 741 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.3% | 674 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 654 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.5% | 575 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 244 |
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 | 737 |
| 2 | Wipers | 452 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 426 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 388 |
| 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% | 2,163 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.1% | 1,921 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.9% | 1,254 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.6% | 745 |
| 5 | Tyres | 12.7% | 693 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 622 |
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 | 1,524 | 28.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,538 | 31.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,026 | 35.0% |
| 120-150k | 216 | 34.3% |
| 150k+ | 81 | 34.6% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,095 | 30.6% |
| Petrol | 1,364 | 32.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,163 | 31.7% |
| 2022 | 1,159 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 1,085 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 1,032 | 30.7% |
| 2025 | 1,028 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Boxer
On a 1995 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 5,467 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 5,467 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.