Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.3% pass rate
from 15,611 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (85% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0064% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.096% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.058% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Horn
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0064% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0064% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.038% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0064% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0064% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0064% fail on Lever
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.019% fail on Condition of glass (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Windscreen (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.64% fail on Body, chassis, structure (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.077% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.44% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.019% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.27% fail on Suspension
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.077% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.045% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0064% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.0064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension rod
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.083% fail on Condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
    • 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.064% fail on Identification of the vehicle (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Registration plates (73% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.051% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Hubs
  • 0.038% fail on Steering
    • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.019% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0064% fail on Electronic power steering
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