2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

850 MOT tests in 2024. 48.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.4%
Failed or needed repairs51.6%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 850 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    70 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    50 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.3%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Brakes26.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks19.6%
  5. Body & chassis13.4%
  6. Tyres11.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%

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 2007 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 48.4% of 2007 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 850 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).