2008 Peugeot 807 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Peugeot 807 passed 65.1% of its 1,243 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (28.0% fail rate), the 2008 807 comes out 6.9pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (20.8%) and brakes (19.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and joints — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 168 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 32.7% in the 30-60k band and 37.7% in the 150k+ band, a 5.0-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 31.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 37.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.8% | 259 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 237 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.9% | 222 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.4% | 166 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 75 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 62 |
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) | 168 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 117 |
| 3 | Joints | 115 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 100 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 86 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 81 |
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 | 32.8% | 408 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.8% | 371 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.9% | 334 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.5% | 255 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.1% | 237 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.5% | 217 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 55 | 32.7% |
| 60-90k | 262 | 30.5% |
| 90-120k | 410 | 34.9% |
| 120-150k | 277 | 37.2% |
| 150k+ | 228 | 37.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,051 | 35.1% |
| Petrol | 192 | 33.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 370 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 291 | 36.4% |
| 2023 | 250 | 36.4% |
| 2024 | 186 | 34.4% |
| 2025 | 146 | 37.7% |
What to check before buying a 2008 807
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (19.1% 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.
- Suspension (17.9% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Peugeot 807s pass their MOT?
65.1% of the 1,243 2008 Peugeot 807 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Peugeot 807?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.8% of tests, followed by brakes (19.1%).
Does the 2008 807 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.7% in the 30-60k band to 37.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,243 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.