Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S
From 6,804 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 208 Allure Puretech S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.5% vs 83.6% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 350 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 | 350 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 127 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 74 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 56 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 45 |
| wiper blade defective | 33 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 32 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 16 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.6% of failures are serious: 40.6% 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 £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 83.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 208 Allure Puretech S/Ss tested had between 15,246 and 32,930 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,764 median miles, the 208 Allure Puretech S/S 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 Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S has a 85.9% MOT pass rate based on 6,804 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 350 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S is 21,764 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,246 and 32,930 miles.
Buying a used 208 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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