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Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
49.4% pass rate
from 15,405 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0065% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.091% fail on Battery(ies) (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0065% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0065% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Coil springs (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Coil spring (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0065% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.0065% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.091% fail on Axles (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.084% fail on Plate brake tester (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Relay lever (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0065% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0065% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Servos
    • 0.0065% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0065% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Belts
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
      • 0.0065% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Front passenger's door (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
      • 0.052% fail on Other passenger's door (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.078% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Hose
      • 0.0065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0065% fail on System
    • 0.019% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.019% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0065% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0065% fail on Floor
    • 0.0065% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0065% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0065% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0065% fail on NOx sensor
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.052% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Other emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0065% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0065% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0065% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.0065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.097% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0065% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
        • 0.0065% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.0065% fail on Steering box
    • 0.071% fail on Power steering (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on Steering wheel (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0065% fail on Requirements
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
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  • 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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