2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot Traveller MOT pass rate and common faults

434 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 434 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Lights & electrics7.6%
  4. Body & chassis3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Suspension2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.8%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 Traveller?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2018 Peugeot Traveller cars passed their MOT first time, across 434 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Peugeot Traveller reliable at MOT time?

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