2008 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Peugeot Bipper passed 69.5% of its 4,054 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (28.7% fail rate), the 2008 Bipper comes out 1.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (19.3%) and lighting & signalling (19.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, shock absorbers and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 336 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Bipper fails 34.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 32.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 36.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 29.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.3% | 781 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 781 |
| 3 | Visibility | 10.2% | 414 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.1% | 327 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 310 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.5% | 264 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 336 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 302 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 297 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 289 |
| 5 | Washers | 267 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 248 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 36.1% | 1,463 |
| 2 | Tyres | 32.4% | 1,313 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 21.0% | 852 |
| 4 | Brakes | 20.7% | 840 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 18.0% | 731 |
| 6 | Visibility | 13.3% | 537 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 286 | 34.3% |
| 30-60k | 126 | 23.8% |
| 60-90k | 504 | 30.2% |
| 90-120k | 809 | 28.7% |
| 120-150k | 864 | 28.9% |
| 150k+ | 981 | 32.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,960 | 30.6% |
| Petrol | 94 | 27.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,041 | 29.5% |
| 2022 | 947 | 30.3% |
| 2023 | 845 | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 669 | 29.8% |
| 2025 | 552 | 32.3% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Bipper
On a 2008 Bipper, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (19.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (19.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (10.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
69.5% of the 4,054 2008 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 19.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.3%).
Does the 2008 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.3% in the 0-30k band to 32.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,054 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.