Peugeot -Sleepers MOT pass rate & common failures
4,306 MOT tests on the Peugeot -Sleepers (1992–2023) give it a 93.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 13.0% of the time, so this is 6.1pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.1%) and visibility (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and srs malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 143 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.6% once past 90-120k — 3.1× the risk.
How it compares
By model year
Every -Sleepers model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 42 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 32 | 71.9% | 28.1% | Visibility |
| 2009 | 42 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 66 | 93.9% | 6.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 46 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Visibility |
| 2014 | 113 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 149 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 387 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 923 | 93.8% | 6.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 813 | 95.0% | 5.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 791 | 95.7% | 4.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 274 | 95.6% | 4.4% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 322 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 124 | 96.8% | 3.2% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 178 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 134 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 66 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 51 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 41 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.8% | 33 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 33 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 143 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 113 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 35 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 28 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 27 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 25 |
| 7 | Washers | 25 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 21 |
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 | 5.4% | 233 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 177 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.9% | 166 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 96 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 92 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.1% | 89 |
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 | 3,577 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 580 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 24.4% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 15.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,259 | 6.6% |
| Petrol | 47 | 34.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 475 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 724 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 818 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 1,079 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 1,210 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot -Sleepers
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.5% 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 -Sleepers?
93.1% of the 4,306 Peugeot -Sleepers MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.9% fail rate, across model years 1992–2023.
What does the Peugeot -Sleepers most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then visibility (3.1%).
How much does mileage affect -Sleepers MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.6% for 90-120k, a 10.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,306 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.