2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,837 MOT tests in 2024. 48.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.6%
Failed or needed repairs51.4%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    472 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    350 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Suspension25.0%
  3. Brakes24.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.1%
  5. Body & chassis12.7%
  6. Tyres10.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%

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 308?

In 2024, 48.6% of 2008 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,837 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 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).