Peugeot Partner (2018)
2018 Peugeot Partner
CarHunch analysed 14,853 real MOT records for the 2018 Peugeot Partner. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Peugeot Partner's 78.4% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 29% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect—a significant concern for potential buyers. The diesel versions (which make up 91% of the fleet) are particularly weak at 77.1% pass rate, while the scarce petrol variants perform much better at 91.2%, suggesting diesel reliability is the real issue here.
At roughly 69,000 miles median mileage for a six-year-old van, these Partners are running at typical usage levels, yet they're averaging 1.57 failures and 6.4 advisories per test—pointing to emerging wear issues rather than major design flaws. If you're considering a diesel Partner, budget for brake work and suspension attention based on the advisory patterns, and seriously inspect any candidate's full MOT history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- ⚠️ 28.6% 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 (91%) | 13,490 | 77.2% | 1.67 |
| Petrol (8%) | 1,169 | 91.2% | 0.63 |
| Electric (1%) | 116 | 85.2% | 0.96 |
| Other (0%) | 66 | 97.6% | 0.15 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 87.5% | 0.25 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 95.8% | 0.25 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Peugeot Partner vehicles fall between 49,349 and 91,373 miles.
2018 Peugeot Partner — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,278 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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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43.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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29.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.3%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
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24%
Offside Front Position lamp not working
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23.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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