Peugeot 308 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot 308. Check any 308 by registration number below.
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71.5%
Avg Pass Rate
-13.0%
vs Peugeot Avg
17
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Peugeot 308 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Peugeot 308 has an average MOT pass rate of 71.5%, which is 13.0 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 308 on the road.
The most common reasons a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your 308 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the 308 is around 38,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 308, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Peugeot 308, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Peugeot 308 performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 119 vehicles
70k mi
2021
Based on 1,017 vehicles
2.0%
9.1%
79k mi
2020
Based on 8,186 vehicles
2.7%
9.7%
43k mi
69k mi
2019
Based on 17,363 vehicles
4.9%
12.1%
46k mi
71k mi
2018
Based on 21,144 vehicles
5.9%
16.4%
74k mi
2017
Based on 22,645 vehicles
6.2%
18.7%
88k mi
2016
Based on 35,809 vehicles
6.5%
23.1%
2015
Based on 34,462 vehicles
7.3%
24.7%
139k mi
2014
Based on 29,276 vehicles
8.2%
29.8%
135k mi
2013
Based on 24,715 vehicles
7.8%
32.2%
134k mi
2012
Based on 24,795 vehicles
7.9%
31.4%
145k mi
2011
Based on 23,715 vehicles
8.2%
32.6%
2010
Based on 31,338 vehicles
8.4%
34.7%
2009
Based on 30,325 vehicles
8.2%
34.9%
2008
Based on 21,998 vehicles
8.8%
36.9%
2007
Based on 42,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
22k mi
38k mi
72k mi
0
Based on 178,302 vehicles
80k mi
Top MOT Failures — Peugeot 308
The most common reasons a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Typical Mileage — Peugeot 308
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 308.
At 3 Years
22,000
miles
At 5 Years
38,000
miles
At 10 Years
72,000
miles
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Peugeot 308 — Frequently Asked Questions
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