Peugeot Motorhome MOT pass rate & common failures
The Peugeot Motorhome appears in 1,939 MOT tests spanning model years 1985–2020, and 83.1% of them passed. That is 6.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.1%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.7% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 93 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.1% once past 150k — 3.9× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Motorhome model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32 | 68.8% | 31.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 53 | 73.6% | 26.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 30 | 60.0% | 40.0% | Brakes |
| 1998 | 34 | 58.8% | 41.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 40 | 67.5% | 32.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 85 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 102 | 75.5% | 24.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 182 | 82.4% | 17.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 171 | 90.1% | 9.9% | Visibility |
| 2008 | 129 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 60 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 112 | 85.7% | 14.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 67 | 86.6% | 13.4% | Brakes |
| 2012 | 189 | 87.3% | 12.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 62 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 88 | 95.5% | 4.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 56 | 82.1% | 17.9% | Brakes |
| 2016 | 112 | 91.1% | 8.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 59 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 226 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 132 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.4% | 85 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.0% | 77 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 28 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 27 |
| 8 | Tyres | 1.0% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 93 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 80 |
| 3 | Wipers | 68 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 67 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 59 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 43 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 39 |
| 8 | Service brake imbalance | 38 |
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 | 16.9% | 328 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.4% | 319 |
| 3 | Tyres | 10.5% | 204 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 193 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 134 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 125 |
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 | 689 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 804 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 187 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 104 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 31.0% |
| 150k+ | 83 | 36.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,898 | 16.6% |
| Petrol | 41 | 31.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 375 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 380 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 390 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 397 | 17.1% |
| 2025 | 397 | 17.6% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Motorhome
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Motorhome?
83.1% of the 1,939 Peugeot Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.9% fail rate, across model years 1985–2020.
What does the Peugeot Motorhome most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, then brakes (6.8%).
How much does mileage affect Motorhome MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 36.1% for 150k+, a 26.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,939 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.