Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.0% pass rate
from 11,430 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.044% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0087% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (18% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (18% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (18% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0087% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.087% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0087% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0087% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.079% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0087% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0087% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on View to rear
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0087% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0087% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Belts
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component
      • 0.061% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.035% fail on Tank
      • 0.0087% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0087% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0087% fail on Catch
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Towbar condition (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Bracket
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.079% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0087% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0087% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.50% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 0.97% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.061% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.0087% fail on Rams
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0087% fail on Condition
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