2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,843 MOT tests in 2024. 75.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time75.1%
Failed or needed repairs24.9%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,843 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    445 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    303 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    172 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.9%
  3. Suspension6.9%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 75.1% of 2017 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,843 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).