2016 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot Expert passed 77.5% of its 25,694 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 19.5% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests against 10.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 2,559 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.0% in the 0-30k band and 28.5% in the 150k+ band, a 17.5-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 4,780 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.2% | 2,608 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.8% | 1,482 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.6% | 1,433 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.5% | 1,406 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.9% | 1,262 |
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 | 2,559 |
| 2 | Joints | 2,165 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,301 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,241 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 1,128 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 1,128 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.9% | 5,369 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.9% | 5,359 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 3,163 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 2,933 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.8% | 1,995 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.2% | 1,851 |
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 | 1,542 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 6,544 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 7,788 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 5,266 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,607 | 27.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,936 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,122 | 19.7% |
| 2022 | 5,141 | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 5,239 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 5,119 | 24.0% |
| 2025 | 5,073 | 24.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Expert
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.2% 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+.
- Visibility (5.8% 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 2016 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
77.5% of the 25,694 2016 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.2%).
Does the 2016 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 28.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 25,694 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.