Peugeot Eurobus MOT pass rate & common failures
832 MOT tests on the Peugeot Eurobus (2010–2021) give it a 71.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 17.9% of the time, so this is 10.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests against 11.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 73 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Eurobus fails 31.1% of the time in the 60-90k band and 28.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.4% in 2021 to 29.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eurobus model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | 82.1% | 17.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 153 | 77.1% | 22.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 294 | 69.4% | 30.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 174 | 68.4% | 31.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 106 | 67.9% | 32.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 136 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.9% | 99 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.7% | 89 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.5% | 79 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 67 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.5% | 37 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.6% | 30 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.9% | 24 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 73 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 56 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 47 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 41 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 38 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 7 | Service brake performance | 34 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 32 |
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 | 23.0% | 191 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.3% | 169 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 128 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.4% | 120 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.9% | 116 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.6% | 88 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 45 | 31.1% |
| 90-120k | 82 | 25.6% |
| 120-150k | 108 | 32.4% |
| 150k+ | 556 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 194 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 192 | 29.7% |
| 2023 | 154 | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 141 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 151 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Eurobus
- Lighting & signalling (16.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.9% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 Eurobus?
71.3% of the 832 Peugeot Eurobus MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.7% fail rate, across model years 2010–2021.
What does the Peugeot Eurobus most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests, then suspension (11.9%).
How much does mileage affect Eurobus MOT results?
Fail rates run at 31.1% for cars in the 60-90k band and 28.6% for 150k+, a 2.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 832 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.