2018 Peugeot Traveller — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,584 MOT tests, the 2018 Peugeot Traveller recorded an 84.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (11.0% fail rate), the 2018 Traveller comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.3%) and lighting & signalling (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 137 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.7% in the 0-30k band and 27.0% in the 120-150k band, a 14.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 162 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 141 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 129 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.0% | 77 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 63 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 137 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 90 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 63 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 53 |
| 6 | Joints | 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 | Tyres | 26.0% | 672 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.9% | 541 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.4% | 294 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 169 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 128 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 66 |
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 | 741 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,238 | 15.1% |
| 60-90k | 441 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 106 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 535 | 14.8% |
| 2022 | 506 | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 508 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 516 | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 519 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Traveller
On a 2018 Traveller, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.0% 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
How many 2018 Peugeot Travellers pass their MOT?
84.9% of the 2,584 2018 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Traveller?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.5%).
Does the 2018 Traveller get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 27.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,584 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.