2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

457 MOT tests in 2024. 78.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.6%
Failed or needed repairs21.4%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 457 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.3%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Body & chassis5.7%
  4. Brakes4.8%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 78.6% of 2017 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 457 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 508?

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

Is the 2017 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).