2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,036 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,036 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    408 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    274 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    119 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    104 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.4%
  2. Lights & electrics8.1%
  3. Suspension5.2%
  4. Brakes5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 308?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2018 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,036 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).