Peugeot Premier
From 1,492 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 118 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 | 118 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 61 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 60 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 59 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 45 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 44 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 44 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 34 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 33 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.2% of Premier failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.7% 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 £105.
Peugeot Premier on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 34 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 34. At this rate, roughly 12.2 years until none remain. Now at 74.1% of its peak (525 in 2019 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 304 | 85 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 310 | 86 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 320 | 77 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2024 Q4 | 340 | 73 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q3 | 349 | 74 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 367 | 64 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2024 Q1 | 376 | 68 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2023 Q4 | 388 | 62 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier S | Diesel | 84 | 46% |
| Premier Rs | Petrol | 50 | 27% |
| Premier Rs Blue Hdi S/S | Diesel | 50 | 27% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 71.4% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit |
| 2017 | 72% | 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 |
| 2016 | 67.3% | 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 |
| 2015 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
2 earlier years
| 2014 | 60.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2013 | 71.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Premiers tested had between 117,429 and 238,451 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 181,239 median miles, the Premier has 0.018 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 Premier MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Premier has a 67.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,492 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Premier?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Premier is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 118 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Peugeot Premiers are on UK roads?
There are 304 Peugeot Premiers currently licensed on UK roads, with 85 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Premier at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Premier is 181,239 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 117,429 and 238,451 miles.
Buying a used Premier?
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 67.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £105 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.