2018 Peugeot Rifter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,618 MOT tests, the 2018 Peugeot Rifter recorded an 88.6% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (11.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.3%) and lighting & signalling (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 142 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2018 Rifter fails 8.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.1% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.3% | 165 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 123 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.6% | 67 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 67 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 39 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 142 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 62 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 46 |
| 4 | Washers | 44 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 6 | Joints | 39 |
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 | 22.8% | 596 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 486 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 131 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 109 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 96 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 45 |
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 | 1,322 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,039 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 216 | 19.0% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,571 | 11.4% |
| Petrol | 47 | 14.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 510 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 524 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 524 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 520 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 540 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Rifter
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 Rifters pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 2,618 2018 Peugeot Rifter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Rifter?
Visibility, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2018 Rifter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,618 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.