2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,883 MOT tests in 2024. 49.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.4%
Failed or needed repairs50.6%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,883 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    106 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    87 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.0%
  2. Brakes23.4%
  3. Suspension22.0%
  4. Body & chassis13.8%
  5. Steering11.0%
  6. Tyres10.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)18.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 49.4% of 2008 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,883 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot 307?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 307 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).