Peugeot Partner: suspension MOT failures
Of the 929,792 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset, 7.9% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 1998 and 1999 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 437 | 19.0% |
| 1999 | 765 | 18.8% |
| 2000 | 1,124 | 16.1% |
| 2001 | 2,588 | 15.3% |
| 2002 | 5,518 | 15.0% |
| 2003 | 9,714 | 16.4% |
| 2004 | 11,047 | 15.7% |
| 2005 | 13,352 | 15.4% |
| 2006 | 17,279 | 14.6% |
| 2007 | 19,188 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 21,839 | 13.9% |
| 2009 | 28,429 | 12.7% |
| 2010 | 37,260 | 12.4% |
| 2011 | 49,535 | 13.3% |
| 2012 | 76,691 | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 64,722 | 10.1% |
| 2014 | 91,950 | 9.2% |
| 2015 | 83,380 | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 84,221 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 87,211 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 88,340 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.