Peugeot Traveller MOT pass rate & common failures
The Peugeot Traveller appears in 7,109 MOT tests spanning model years 2016–2023, and 84.8% of them passed. That is 3.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.7%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (5.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 382 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Traveller fails 12.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 15.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Traveller model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 337 | 81.9% | 18.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 2,968 | 84.6% | 15.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 2,584 | 84.9% | 15.1% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 585 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 443 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 165 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 388 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 387 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 354 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 203 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 199 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.8% | 126 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 80 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 66 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 382 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 212 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 176 |
| 4 | Joints | 165 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 147 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 142 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 75 |
| 8 | Washers | 73 |
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 | 24.3% | 1,731 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 1,499 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.2% | 722 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 400 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 339 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 258 |
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 | 1,726 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,223 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,478 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 461 | 18.0% |
| 120-150k | 116 | 19.8% |
| 150k+ | 105 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,177 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 1,309 | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 1,441 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 1,595 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 1,587 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Traveller
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (5.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.0% 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.
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 Traveller?
84.8% of the 7,109 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.2% fail rate, across model years 2016–2023.
What does the Peugeot Traveller most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, then lighting & signalling (5.4%).
How much does mileage affect Traveller MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.2% for 150k+, a 2.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,109 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.