Peugeot Unclassified
From 7,807 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Unclassifieds fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.4% vs 84.5% for 2014.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 140 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 140 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 86 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 78 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 73 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 72 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 63 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 61 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 55 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 55 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 48 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.9% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Unclassified passes its MOT 89.9% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 83.4%, a 6.5 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 83.5%. With an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Unclassified that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 85.5% while Petrol versions pass at 74.6%, a 11 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.4% | electrical wiring insecure or inadequately secured, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 92.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 89.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2019 | 87.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
7 earlier years
| 2018 | 86.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2017 | 86.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2016 | 83.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2015 | 83.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2014 | 84.5% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2013 | 83.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2012 | 80.9% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 11,944 and 40,917 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,795 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.08 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Unclassified has a 84.9% MOT pass rate based on 7,807 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Unclassified is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 140 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Unclassified is 18,795 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,944 and 40,917 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 84.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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