Peugeot Rifter (2018)
2018 Peugeot Rifter
CarHunch analysed 478 real MOT records for the 2018 Peugeot Rifter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Peugeot Rifter is a reliable choice, with an 86.4% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 14.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the typical concern threshold. The diesel variant dominates this cohort and performs solidly at 86.5% pass rate, suggesting the engine platform is holding up reasonably well.
At 33,125 miles average, these Rifters are running fairly light for their age, which partly explains the strong pass figures. However, the average of 5.5 advisories per test suggests ongoing wear items like suspension and brake components need attention, so budget for preventative maintenance and ask any seller for recent service history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2018 Peugeot Rifter
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.
- 📄 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%) | 470 | 86.5% | 0.89 |
| Petrol (2%) | 8 | 79.6% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Peugeot Rifter 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 Rifter vehicles fall between 22,225 and 42,106 miles.
2018 Peugeot Rifter — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 454 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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 Rifter
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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33.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.9%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.8%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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16.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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