2018 Peugeot Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Peugeot Premier passed 77.7% of its 739 recorded MOT tests. That is 11.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.1% of tests against 7.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 54 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2018 Premier fails 23.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 22.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.1% | 134 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 58 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 57 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.2% | 53 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 39 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 24 |
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 | 54 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 49 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 46 |
| 4 | Joints | 44 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 36 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 32 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.2% | 164 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.0% | 118 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.6% | 108 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 99 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.7% | 79 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 60 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 69 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 119 | 22.7% |
| 90-120k | 140 | 23.6% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 20.7% |
| 150k+ | 259 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 156 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 142 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 158 | 25.3% |
| 2025 | 152 | 24.3% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Premier
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.8% 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+.
- Suspension (7.7% 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.
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 2018 Peugeot Premiers pass their MOT?
77.7% of the 739 2018 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Premier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (7.8%).
Does the 2018 Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.2% in the 30-60k band to 22.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 739 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.