Peugeot E7
From 1,700 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 89 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 89 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 70 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 67 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 63 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 62 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 53 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 46 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 44 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed default limit | 41 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 37 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.3% of E7 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 26.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
Peugeot E7 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 4 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 4. At this rate, roughly 25.2 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 93 | 8 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 91 | 9 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 93 | 8 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 94 | 7 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 98 | 6 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q2 | 99 | 3 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 98 | 2 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 97 | 4 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 66.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 71.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2013 | 63.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
1 earlier years
| 2012 | 61% | smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all E7s tested had between 204,147 and 286,361 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 241,203 median miles, the E7 has 0.013 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 E7 MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot E7 has a 67.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,700 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot E7?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot E7 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 89 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Peugeot E7s are on UK roads?
There are 93 Peugeot E7s currently licensed on UK roads, with 8 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot E7 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot E7 is 241,203 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 204,147 and 286,361 miles.
Buying a used E7?
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 67.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £118 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.