2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

284 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 284 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.9%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.9%
  2. Brakes35.2%
  3. Suspension26.1%
  4. Body & chassis15.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  6. Steering9.2%
  7. Tyres7.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2001 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2001 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 284 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).