Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
47.0% pass rate
from 1,973 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.051% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Springs (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Coil springs (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Axles
      • 0.051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 3.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Valves
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Panel
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Tank
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.3% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
        • 0.051% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.051% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.051% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.051% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Peugeot 308 (2007 - 2014)
    Five-star crash test rating. Excellent THP 150 petrol engine and fine handling. HDi 90 120g/km. 98g/km e-HDi from Summer 2011.

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