Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S
From 3,160 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, caused 59 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 59 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 49 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 43 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 35 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43% of failures are serious: 43% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.7% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/Ss tested had between 19,470 and 35,459 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,507 median miles, the 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 3,160 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S is a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S is 27,507 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,470 and 35,459 miles.
Buying a used 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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