2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

3,936 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,936 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure3.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    132 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.5%
  2. Body & chassis18.2%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Suspension9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Tyres6.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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 2016 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2016 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,936 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; exhaust system: system insecure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).