2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

2,763 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,763 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Horn: not working5.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    172 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.2%
  2. Suspension28.6%
  3. Brakes17.2%
  4. Body & chassis15.1%
  5. Tyres10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  8. Steering9.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2008 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,763 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot Partner?

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

Is the 2008 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).