Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto
From 243 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 1 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.4% of 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 308 Allure Puretech S/S Autos tested had between 20,883 and 35,905 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,717 median miles, the 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto has 0.052 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 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 243 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto is 27,717 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,883 and 35,905 miles.
Buying a used 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto?
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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