2007 Peugeot 308 · 3,997 MOT tests
2007 Peugeot 308 reliability
2007 Peugeot 308s fail 53.4% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 308 years (3,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 53.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 101,139
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,997
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13.2% of tests fail here (109% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.2%
- Suspension21.3%
- Brakes15.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks13.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Tyres10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.58%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 7.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.23%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.2%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (18.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.53%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.41%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2007 Peugeot 308s fail 53.4% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 308 years (3,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.58% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.43% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Peugeot 308 shows 101,139 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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