2017 Peugeot -Sleepers — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 923 MOT tests, the 2017 Peugeot -Sleepers recorded a 93.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (12.8% fail rate), the 2017 -Sleepers comes out 6.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.9%) and visibility (2.5%) 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 25 times.
The trend is worsening — 5.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 27 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 23 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 16 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 11 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 6 |
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 | 5.6% | 52 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 21 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.8% | 17 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 11 |
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 | 805 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 175 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 175 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 177 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 205 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 191 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 -Sleepers
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.5% 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 (1.7% 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 2017 Peugeot -Sleeperss pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 923 2017 Peugeot -Sleepers MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot -Sleepers?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2017 -Sleepers get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 923 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.