Peugeot 2008 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.3% pass rate
from 18,613 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 2008 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0054% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters (86% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.081% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Horn
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0054% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0054% fail on Tank
      • 0.0054% fail on System
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0054% fail on Doors
      • 0.0054% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0054% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0054% fail on Seats
      • 0.0054% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.059% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.064% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.038% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.032% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0054% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0054% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0054% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.081% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.90% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0054% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0054% fail on Requirements
    • 0.048% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.086% fail on Road Wheels (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Attachment (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.081% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Registration plates (62% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.048% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0054% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0054% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0054% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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