Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
80.3% pass rate
from 15,113 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.026% fail on Horn
      • 0.0066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0066% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0066% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0066% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.0066% fail on Mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0066% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0066% fail on Suspension unit
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0066% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0066% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Reservoirs (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.040% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0066% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.040% fail on Parking brake control (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0066% fail on Lever
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0066% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.053% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0066% fail on Tank
      • 0.0066% fail on System
    • 0.046% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0066% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0066% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.92% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.086% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0066% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0066% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0066% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.073% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Steering
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.020% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0066% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0066% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0066% fail on Anchorages
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