Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S
From 4,235 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 208 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 208 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 64 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 47 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 31 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 29 |
| wiper blade defective | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 21 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 16 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42% of failures are serious: 38.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.1% 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 £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 85.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2008 Allure Puretech S/Ss tested had between 18,189 and 41,254 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,719 median miles, the 2008 Allure Puretech S/S has 0.055 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 Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S has a 85.8% MOT pass rate based on 4,235 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 208 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S is 25,719 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,189 and 41,254 miles.
Buying a used 2008 Allure 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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