2018 Peugeot 308 · 27,332 MOT tests
2018 Peugeot 308 reliability
2018 Peugeot 308s fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 308 years (27,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,552
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,332
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.6% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 30% 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 308
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Suspension3.6%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.59%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.37%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.08%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.29%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.52%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2018 Peugeot 308s fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 308 years (27,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.97% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (1.59% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Peugeot 308 shows 41,552 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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