2018 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
387 MOT tests on the 2018 Peugeot Bipper are in this dataset, and 77.0% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (16.1% fail rate), the 2018 Bipper comes out 6.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, emissions & environmental and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 15.0% of tests against 7.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and malfunction indicator lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 52 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.7% versus 23.0%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.0% | 58 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 17 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 17 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 52 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 29 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 17 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.7% | 53 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 28 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.2% | 20 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 12 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.6% | 10 |
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 | 152 | 23.0% |
| 30-60k | 165 | 27.9% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 79 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 73 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 82 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 74 | 24.3% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Bipper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.0% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (7.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (4.9% 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 2018 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
77.0% of the 387 2018 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 15.0% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (7.0%).
Does the 2018 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 387 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.