2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

126 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 126 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.0%
  2. Lights & electrics26.2%
  3. Suspension23.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.7%
  5. Tyres11.1%
  6. Steering10.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding10.3%

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: stop 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 2000 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2000 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 126 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).