Peugeot 807 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 20 model years and 9,909 tests, the Peugeot 807 passes its MOT 66.2% of the time. MPVs of a similar age fail 28.9% of the time, so this is 4.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
Best and worst 807 years
Ranked across 807 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2006 cars pass 67.3% of the time while 2007 cars manage 64.0%, a 3.4-point spread.
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests against 17.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 1,099 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 33.6% versus 25.0%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 33.7% of the time against 33.8% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every 807 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 732 | 66.1% | 33.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 839 | 69.1% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 908 | 67.7% | 32.3% | Suspension |
| 2006 | 1,821 | 67.3% | 32.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 2,920 | 64.0% | 36.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 1,243 | 65.1% | 34.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 1,080 | 66.5% | 33.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 310 | 72.3% | 27.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.2% | 2,006 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.2% | 1,707 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.4% | 1,627 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.9% | 1,279 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.9% | 680 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 525 |
| 7 | Tyres | 5.2% | 512 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.5% | 350 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 1,099 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 870 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 675 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 643 |
| 5 | Joints | 582 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 576 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 534 |
| 8 | Parking brake performance | 509 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.4% | 3,111 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.7% | 3,045 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.0% | 2,773 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.4% | 2,018 |
| 5 | Other defects | 18.8% | 1,864 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.1% | 1,797 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 44 | 25.0% |
| 30-60k | 480 | 30.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,813 | 30.9% |
| 90-120k | 3,179 | 34.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,563 | 36.3% |
| 150k+ | 1,807 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,948 | 33.8% |
| Petrol | 1,961 | 33.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,177 | 33.7% |
| 2022 | 2,462 | 33.6% |
| 2023 | 1,910 | 34.2% |
| 2024 | 1,346 | 33.2% |
| 2025 | 1,014 | 34.4% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 807
- Lighting & signalling (20.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (16.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 807?
66.2% of the 9,909 Peugeot 807 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 33.8% fail rate, across model years 2002–2021.
What does the Peugeot 807 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests, then suspension (17.2%).
Which 807 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2006 has the best pass rate at 67.3% and 2007 the weakest at 64.0%, from 1,821 and 2,920 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 807 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 25.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 33.6% for 150k+, a 8.6-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel 807 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 33.7% of the time against 33.8% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,909 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.