1999 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 898 MOT tests, the 1999 Peugeot Expert recorded a 69.6% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 29.6%, so the 1999 Expert sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, body, structure & corrosion and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.8%) and body, structure & corrosion (13.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, wipers and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 69 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.4% versus 31.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 35.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.8% in 2021 to 27.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.8% | 142 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.3% | 119 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 114 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.4% | 102 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.0% | 81 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.7% | 69 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 69 |
| 2 | Wipers | 64 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 60 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 58 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 47 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 44 |
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 | 35.0% | 314 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 33.5% | 301 |
| 3 | Brakes | 29.6% | 266 |
| 4 | Tyres | 28.6% | 257 |
| 5 | Other defects | 23.4% | 210 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.1% | 198 |
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 | 135 | 31.9% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 28.1% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 25.3% |
| 120-150k | 112 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 140 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 284 | 32.8% |
| 2022 | 223 | 31.8% |
| 2023 | 173 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 122 | 27.9% |
| 2025 | 96 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Expert
On a 1999 Expert, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.8% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (12.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 1999 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
69.6% of the 898 1999 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 15.8% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.3%).
Does the 1999 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.9% in the 0-30k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 898 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.