Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.5% pass rate
from 9,354 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (40% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.086% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.075% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.064% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Springs
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.032% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (59% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.011% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Washers
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.021% fail on Joints
    • 0.096% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.086% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.032% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.45% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Steering
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.086% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.075% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
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