2018 Peugeot 508 · 1,702 MOT tests
2018 Peugeot 508 reliability
2018 Peugeot 508s fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 508 years (1,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 32,540
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,702
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.3% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% 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 508
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.8%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
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 0.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.76%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.76%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.17%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.59%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 508 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Peugeot 508 reliable?
2018 Peugeot 508s fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 508 years (1,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 508 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.35% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Peugeot 508 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Peugeot 508 shows 32,540 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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