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PEUGEOT 508 MOT Pass Rate

77.1% of 6,662 PEUGEOT 508 MOT tests pass.

The 508 has a pass rate of 77.1%, a little higher than the average across all PEUGEOT models (73.3%).

At 77.1%, The PEUGEOT 508 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.1% at 3–6 years to 72.4% at 10–15 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years87.1%6–10 years78.5%10–15 years72.4%15+ yearsn/a
PEUGEOT 508 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (6)6no reading
3–6 years87.1%1,67950,034 miles
6–10 years78.5%1,05790,576 miles
10–15 years72.4%3,920122,993 miles
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 508

The most common reason the PEUGEOT 508 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the PEUGEOT 508
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment49.4%not working
Suspension30.2%ball joint excessively worn
Tyres29.3%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Brakes27.7%less than 1.5 mm thick
Visibility14.8%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Body, chassis, structure10.1%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks8.3%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering3.5%ball joint has excessive play
Road Wheels2.5%fixing missing
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.5%buckle not functioning as intended

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