1999 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
765 MOT tests on the 1999 Peugeot Partner are in this dataset, and 66.1% of them passed. That is 4.2 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.9%) and suspension (18.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and stop lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 108 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 35.6% versus 23.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: emissions & environmental was flagged on 36.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.3% in 2021 to 25.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 145 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.8% | 144 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.7% | 120 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 74 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.1% | 62 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.6% | 58 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 108 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 67 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 52 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 51 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 50 |
| 6 | Load sensing valves | 46 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 36.6% | 280 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.7% | 273 |
| 3 | Suspension | 35.3% | 270 |
| 4 | Tyres | 30.5% | 233 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 22.6% | 173 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.6% | 165 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 86 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 158 | 34.2% |
| 120-150k | 228 | 36.0% |
| 150k+ | 267 | 35.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 720 | 33.2% |
| Petrol | 45 | 44.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 260 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 203 | 36.4% |
| 2023 | 144 | 36.8% |
| 2024 | 92 | 33.7% |
| 2025 | 66 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Partner
On a 1999 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (18.8% 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.
- Brakes (15.7% 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.
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 Partners pass their MOT?
66.1% of the 765 1999 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.9% of tests, followed by suspension (18.8%).
Does the 1999 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.3% in the 60-90k band to 35.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 765 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.