1996 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,658 MOT tests analysed for the 1996 Peugeot Boxer, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 70.7% was in line with the average for vans of a similar age (70.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 35.7% in the 150k+ group versus 26.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 777 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 601 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 504 |
| 4 | Visibility | 10.4% | 485 |
| 5 | Suspension | 10.2% | 477 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 234 |
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 | 498 |
| 2 | Wipers | 417 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 348 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 332 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 292 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 244 |
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 | 39.3% | 1,832 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.4% | 1,647 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.4% | 996 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.6% | 585 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.4% | 533 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 515 |
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 | 83 | 26.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,551 | 27.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,142 | 29.8% |
| 90-120k | 643 | 32.7% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 98 | 35.7% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,513 | 28.0% |
| Petrol | 1,145 | 33.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 969 | 28.1% |
| 2022 | 968 | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 938 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 885 | 28.0% |
| 2025 | 898 | 31.7% |
What to check before buying a 1996 Boxer
Before buying a 1996 Peugeot Boxer, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 16.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (16.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.9% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 1996 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
70.7% of the 4,658 1996 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1996 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by brakes (12.9%).
Does the 1996 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.5% in the 0-30k band to 35.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,658 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.