Peugeot 308 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
84.9% pass rate
from 8,881 tests in 2021
(32% worse 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 308 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.056% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.068% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.068% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.068% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Horn
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (84% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (84% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.034% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Reservoirs (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.056% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.034% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (16 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joints (25 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (26 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.10% fail on Springs
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.045% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.023% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition (82% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.068% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
    • 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 Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.068% fail on Steering
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.023% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.056% fail on Identification of the vehicle (77% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Registration plates (76% better than other 2018 cars)
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