2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

378 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 378 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Brakes4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Body & chassis1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.6%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2018 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2018 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 378 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).