2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Traveller MOT pass rate and common faults

509 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 509 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.6%
  2. Body & chassis6.7%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Brakes5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Suspension2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

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 2017 Peugeot Traveller?

In 2024, 75.3% of 2017 Peugeot Traveller cars passed their MOT first time, across 509 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Traveller reliable at MOT time?

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