Peugeot Partner (1999)

5,019 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.5% first-time pass rate

1999 Peugeot Partner

CarHunch analysed 5,019 real MOT records for the 1999 Peugeot Partner. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1999 Partner is significantly less reliable than the UK average—only 66.5% pass first time versus 80% nationally—and nearly 29% have recorded dangerous defects, which is a serious concern for a buyer. Diesel and petrol variants perform almost identically, both struggling around the 66–67% pass rate.

At 114,500 miles median, these Partners have typical mileage for their age, but they're racking up nearly 4 failures and 14 advisories per test, pointing to chronic wear in electrical, suspension, and brake systems rather than catastrophic issues. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the braking and suspension components—this generation's longevity depends on diligent maintenance.

Below average reliability 13.5% below UK average
66.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
114,541
typical mileage
92,429–139,554 middle half
28.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.91
avg MOT failures per car
over 11 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 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.
  • ⚠️ 28.8% 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 (98%) 4,899 66.5% 3.91
Petrol (2%) 114 67.3% 3.98
Electric (0%) 4 75% 0.5
LPG (0%) 2 58.3% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 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.

92,429
low mileage
114,541
typical
139,554
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Peugeot Partner vehicles fall between 92,429 and 139,554 miles.

1999 Peugeot Partner — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 100 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (6% of peak).

1,656 100 2014 2023

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

11
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.91
Avg failures per vehicle
14.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Peugeot Partner

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 82%
    Oil leak
  • 56%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 51.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 50.3%
    Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 49.1%
    Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 39.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 36.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 34.7%
    Nearside Stop lamp not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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