2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

19,605 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,605 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    1,086 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.4%
  2. Suspension25.1%
  3. Body & chassis19.0%
  4. Brakes17.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks17.0%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2008 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,605 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).