2017 Peugeot Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
1,105 MOT tests on the 2017 Peugeot Premier are in this dataset, and 77.7% of them passed. That is 9.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 12.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.5% of all tests — 8.1 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 71 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.6% in the 0-30k band and 24.8% in the 150k+ band, a 11.2-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 19.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 182 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.4% | 93 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 79 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.3% | 70 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.9% | 65 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 54 |
| 4 | Joints | 49 |
| 5 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 48 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 42 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.8% | 174 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.3% | 158 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.0% | 133 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.1% | 112 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 109 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 102 |
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 | 66 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 47 | 6.4% |
| 60-90k | 138 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 184 | 23.4% |
| 120-150k | 202 | 24.3% |
| 150k+ | 468 | 24.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 220 | 19.6% |
| 2022 | 220 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 223 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 219 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 223 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Premier
On a 2017 Premier, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.4% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (7.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2017 Peugeot Premiers pass their MOT?
77.7% of the 1,105 2017 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Premier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by suspension (8.4%).
Does the 2017 Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 0-30k band to 24.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,105 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.