Gas Gas Pampera Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Gas Gas Pampera car check
Is the Gas Gas Pampera reliable? We analysed 1,469 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Gas Gas Pampera? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Gas Gas Pampera is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, wheel bearings have excessive free play and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Gas Gas Pampera.
Gas Gas Pampera Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Gas Gas Pampera. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Gas Gas Pampera MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Gas Gas Pampera to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Gas Gas Pampera Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Gas Gas Pampera fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Gas Gas Pampera Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Gas Gas Pampera owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Gas Gas Pampera MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Gas Gas Pampera year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 79 | 86.1% | 376 | 1,224 | 2,262 |
| 2004 | 199 | 88.4% | 505 | 1,215 | 1,895 |
| 2003 | 303 | 82.2% | 195 | 631 | 1,846 |
| 2002 | 483 | 85.1% | 434 | 1,206 | 3,336 |
| 2000 | 58 | 77.6% | 1,039 | 1,320 | 1,328 |
| 1999 | 66 | 87.9% | 3,211 | 4,488 | 9,415 |
| 1998 | 92 | 90.2% | 278 | 1,731 | 2,878 |
| 1997 | 61 | 95.1% | 1,169 | 1,465 | 2,744 |
| 1996 | 72 | 81.9% | 1,575 | 2,009 | 4,887 |
How Long Does a Gas Gas Pampera Last?
Based on 158 Gas Gas Pampera vehicles on UK roads.
Gas Gas Pampera Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Gas Gas Pampera MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Gas Gas Pampera
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.1% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
77.6% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Gas Gas Pampera is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.1% across 61 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Gas Gas Pampera Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Gas Pampera THIS CAR | 85.4% | 1,469 | 1,320 mi | 30 yrs |
| Gas Gas Ec 300 | 81.8% | 2,801 | 1,375 mi | 25 yrs |
| Gas Gas Ec 250 | 80.8% | 1,898 | 1,290 mi | 25 yrs |
| Gas Gas Ec | 82.3% | 1,227 | 1,911 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v I-vtec SE Sport | 70.9% | 921 | 138,130 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Gas Gas Ec 300 (81.8% pass rate) and the Gas Gas Ec 250 (80.8% pass rate), the Gas Gas Pampera outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Gas Gas Pampera you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Gas Gas PamperaShould you buy a used Gas Gas Pampera?
The Gas Gas Pampera has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 1,469 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Gas Gas Pampera are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (33 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (22), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (20). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Gas Gas Pampera owner drives around 140 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Gas Gas Pampera models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.