2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,273 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    652 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    570 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    291 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Suspension8.9%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Body & chassis5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2016 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2016 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,273 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).