2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate and common faults

447 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 447 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  5. Tyres2.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Suspension1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Peugeot Rifter?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2018 Peugeot Rifter cars passed their MOT first time, across 447 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot Rifter?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Peugeot Rifter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).