2016 Peugeot -Sleepers — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot -Sleepers passed 91.7% of its 387 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 14.9% of the time, so this is 6.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.4%) 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 outline marker lamp — wipers alone was recorded 11 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 5.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 17 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 5 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 5 |
| 6 | Lever | 4 |
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 | 7.0% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.3% | 5 |
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 | 298 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 87 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 71 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 80 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 94 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 84 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 -Sleepers
On a 2016 -Sleepers, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.4% 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 (2.8% 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
How many 2016 Peugeot -Sleeperss pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 387 2016 Peugeot -Sleepers MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot -Sleepers?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2016 -Sleepers get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 387 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.