Peugeot Partner (1998)
1998 Peugeot Partner
CarHunch analysed 3,964 real MOT records for the 1998 Peugeot Partner. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Peugeot Partner has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.2%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of these vehicles (30.9%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a serious red flag for buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform identically, so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These Partners are running at around 132,700 miles on average, which is typical for their age, but the 3.75 failures per vehicle and 13.1 advisories per test reveal persistent mechanical issues rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for active maintenance and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows French vans; many of these faults are preventable with diligent servicing.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot Partner
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 3,860 | 66.2% | 3.74 |
| Petrol (3%) | 100 | 66% | 4.24 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 69.5% | 4 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 58.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Peugeot Partner vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Peugeot Partner vehicles fall between 104,698 and 157,345 miles.
1998 Peugeot Partner — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 57 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Peugeot Partner
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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82%
Oil leak
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56%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.3%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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49.1%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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39.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.7%
Nearside Stop lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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