2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

2,242 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test142,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,242 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    115 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.6%
  2. Suspension30.5%
  3. Brakes28.2%
  4. Body & chassis24.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Tyres8.0%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

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: 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 Expert?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2008 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,242 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).