2017 Peugeot 508 · 1,494 MOT tests
2017 Peugeot 508 reliability
2017 Peugeot 508s fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 508 years (1,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- 19.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 58,201
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,494
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.3% of tests fail here (207% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Peugeot 508
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Suspension2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.28%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.28%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.41%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.87%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 508 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Peugeot 508 reliable?
2017 Peugeot 508s fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 508 years (1,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Peugeot 508 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.21% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.61% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Peugeot 508 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Peugeot 508 shows 58,201 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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