PEUGEOT 208 MOT Pass Rate
74.9% of 60,507 PEUGEOT 208 MOT tests pass.
The 208 has a pass rate of 74.9%, a little higher than the average across all PEUGEOT models (73.3%).
At 74.9%, The PEUGEOT 208 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.5% at 3–6 years to 68.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (27) | 27 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 85.5% | 7,043 | 34,505 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.7% | 28,335 | 56,773 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.7% | 25,096 | 74,657 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 208
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 208 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.0% | inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 27.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 21.4% | significantly and obviously worn |
| Tyres | 21.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 19.5% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Visibility | 8.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 4.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | fixing missing |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 71.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 70.1% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 76.1% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 107 — 69.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 76.0% pass rate