Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S
From 299 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 14 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.8% of 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all 208 Allure Bluehdi S/Ss tested had between 21,266 and 49,458 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,280 median miles, the 208 Allure Bluehdi 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 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S has a 84.3% MOT pass rate based on 299 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 208 Allure Bluehdi S/S is 35,280 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,266 and 49,458 miles.
Buying a used 208 Allure Bluehdi 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.
With a 84.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £95 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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