2018 Peugeot 208 · 49,968 MOT tests
2018 Peugeot 208 reliability
2018 Peugeot 208s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 208 years (49,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 18.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,452
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,968
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.5% of tests fail here (626% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Tyres5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 3.09%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.22%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.88%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.95%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.39%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.33%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2018 Peugeot 208s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 208 years (49,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (3.09% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.22% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Peugeot 208 shows 30,452 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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