2016 Peugeot Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot Premier passed 73.2% of its 1,355 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 14.5% of the time, so this is 12.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.1% of tests against 10.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are on or after 01/01/2014, headlamp aim and position lamp — on or after 01/01/2014 alone was recorded 110 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.3% in the 30-60k band and 29.7% in the 150k+ band, a 24.5-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 28.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 232 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 10.8% | 147 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.1% | 137 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 102 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.3% | 86 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.1% | 55 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 110 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 88 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 88 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 64 |
| 5 | Joints | 59 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 48 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.3% | 383 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 21.1% | 286 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.9% | 283 |
| 4 | Brakes | 18.2% | 247 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 170 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 146 |
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 | 38 | 5.3% |
| 60-90k | 98 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 184 | 25.5% |
| 120-150k | 221 | 26.2% |
| 150k+ | 787 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 277 | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 271 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | 280 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 263 | 28.9% |
| 2025 | 264 | 30.3% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Premier
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (10.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (10.1% 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 2016 Peugeot Premiers pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 1,355 2016 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Premier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (10.8%).
Does the 2016 Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 30-60k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,355 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.