Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev
From 639 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 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 tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.9% of 208 Allure Premium Ev 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all 208 Allure Premium Evs tested had between 14,338 and 27,023 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,370 median miles, the 208 Allure Premium Ev has 0.065 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 Premium Ev MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 639 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ev is 20,370 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,338 and 27,023 miles.
Buying a used 208 Allure Premium Ev?
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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