2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,502 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,502 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    350 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    442 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    356 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    268 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.3%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Body & chassis6.4%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Suspension1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2018 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,502 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).