Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.8% pass rate
from 26,219 tests in 2021
(5.8% 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 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0038% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0038% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
    • 0.088% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0038% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (12% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (21% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0038% fail on Cable
        • 0.0038% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0038% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.061% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.065% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal
    • 0.088% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.088% fail on Lever
    • 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.015% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0076% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0038% fail on Other components
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
      • 0.011% fail on Belts (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0038% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0038% fail on Panel
    • 0.031% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0038% fail on Tank
      • 0.0038% fail on Hose
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0076% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0038% fail on Catch
      • 0.0038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0038% fail on Catch
      • 0.0038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0038% fail on Catch
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0076% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0038% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0038% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Washers (15% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0038% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.050% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0038% fail on Axles
      • 0.0038% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0038% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0038% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0038% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0038% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0038% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0038% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0038% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (46% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0038% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0038% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0038% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0038% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0038% fail on Electronic power steering
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