2016 Peugeot Traveller — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 337 MOT tests, the 2016 Peugeot Traveller recorded an 81.9% pass rate. That is 3.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.4%) and body, structure & corrosion (5.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, joints and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.0% once past 90-120k — 9.8× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 25 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 2 | Joints | 13 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 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 | 27.9% | 94 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.4% | 79 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.4% | 35 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.6% | 19 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 17 |
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 | 41 | 2.4% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 21.8% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 18.1% |
| 90-120k | 50 | 24.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 73 | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 72 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 70 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 74 | 21.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Traveller
On a 2016 Traveller, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (4.5% 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
How many 2016 Peugeot Travellers pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 337 2016 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Traveller?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (5.3%).
Does the 2016 Traveller get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.4% in the 0-30k band to 24.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 337 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.