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Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49) built before 2000: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49) models built before 2000 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate1996-2001VanDIESEL

Based on 564 tests of Partner models registered 1996-2001.

Mk1 (M49) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
14032.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
21133.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
21331.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

How the Partner Mk1 (M49) compares

At each age below, see how the Partner Mk1 (M49) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 11,900 tests across 6 Peugeot models, built before 2000 (over 25 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePeugeot average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
14032.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
21133.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
21331.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other vans to compare

Other vans, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Partner Mk1 (M49).

  1. 1

    Mazda Bongo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    36.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    19.5%
    Dangerous
    6.1%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 6.1%, against 12.7% for the Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49).

    3,878 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Caravelle

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.9%

    More still registered at 10 years: 97%, against 91% for the Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49).

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    5,317 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Transporter

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49) on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    35,756 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Renault Trafic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    35.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,885 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

91%of all Peugeot Partner cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

40 recalls in all

1 of the 40 Partner Mk1 (M49) recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Loss of electrical functions

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Partner Mk1 (M49) cars built before 2000

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 545 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
70%
Emissions
39%
Steering
18%
Drivetrain
17%
Bodywork
9%

Wear items

Lighting
73%
Brakes
59%
Tyres
57%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 18% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Partner Mk1 (M49) cars have aged

How Partner Mk1 (M49) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%40%202122232425Age at MOTBuilt around 2001, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 34.7% (415 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2001, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 34.9% (338 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2001, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 35.5% (273 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2001, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (208 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2001, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 34.4% (157 tests, 2025 data)2001Built around 2000, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 36.9% (198 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2000, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 34.2% (149 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2000, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 37.7% (122 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2000, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (100 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2000, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (83 tests, 2025 data)2000Built around 1999, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (141 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1999, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 37.5% (104 tests, 2022 data)Built around 1999, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (74 tests, 2023 data)Built around 1999, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 41.1% (56 tests, 2024 data)1999Built around 1998, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 35.4% (79 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1998, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 38.6% (57 tests, 2022 data)1998
First registered around 2001First registered around 2000First registered around 1999First registered around 1998
How each part holds up as Mk1 (M49) cars age

How each part holds up as Mk1 (M49) cars age

The share of diesel cars built pre-2005 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car21 years22 years23 years24 years
Suspension70%75%72%75%
Brakes59%58%62%65%
Emissions39%50%44%43%
Tyres57%57%54%55%
Lighting73%81%79%77%
Drivetrain17%17%27%17%
Bodywork9%9%9%6%
Steering18%14%14%11%
Corrosion18%15%11%12%

Based on diesel cars in the pre-2005 build-year band, from 373 to 667 cars at each age.

Mk1 (M49) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Peugeot Partners of this age

This list covers every Peugeot Partner built before 2000, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (M49) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    37.6%
    Advisory: 79Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    20.2%
    Advisory: 54Fail: 8 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    19.3%
    Advisory: 57Fail: 3 (5% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.8%
    Advisory: 50Fail: 6 (11% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.0%
    Advisory: 40Fail: 6 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 213 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Peugeot Partner Mk1 (M49) (1996-2001) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 213 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 564 MOT tests on Peugeot Partners first registered between 1996-2001. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.