Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb (1997)
1997 Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 1997 Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1997 Peugeot Boxer is a catastrophic outlier on the road—just 1.6% pass on first visit versus the UK average of 80%, meaning virtually every example fails its MOT. The complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only silver lining, but it suggests these vans are mechanically fragile rather than actively unsafe.
At nearly 163,000 miles median, these vehicles are genuinely old and worn, yet they're still showing up for test, which hints at heavy commercial use rather than retirement. With only 0.04 failures per vehicle on average, the data is too sparse to be reliable—142 vehicles is a thin sample, and the 1.6% pass rate likely reflects a population of very neglected or end-of-life vans. If you're considering one, budget for immediate work and have a trusted mechanic inspect it before committing.
What to check before buying a 1997 Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1997 Peugeot Boxer 350 Lwb vehicles fall between 162,928 and 189,495 miles.
MOT History Averages
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