2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

915 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 915 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.9%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Body & chassis8.3%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Tyres5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%

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 2016 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2016 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 915 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

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