Peugeot Premier MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 6,924 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 36.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Peugeot Premier MOT Reliability Overview
The Peugeot Premier is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 6,924 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.0% and a failure rate of 36.0%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Peugeot Premier earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Peugeot Premier presents for MOT with approximately 129,195 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2019 models achieve the highest pass rate at 75.5%, while 2012 models have the lowest at 52.3%. This 23.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Peugeot Premier is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 36.1% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Suspension at 26.7%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 23.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 6 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Peugeot Premier vintages degrade over time, from age 1 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Peugeot Premier. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 11 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Peugeot Premier ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 11% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 9 (50.7% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 44.3% | 3,071 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.7% | 1,848 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.1% | 1,601 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.5% | 1,209 |
| 5 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 12.0% | 834 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 11.0% | 763 |
| 7 | Visibility | 4.6% | 319 |
| 8 | Steering | 4.0% | 278 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 3.0% | 206 |
| 10 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.2% | 84 |
| 11 | Driver's View Of The Road | 1.0% | 68 |
| 12 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.5% | 38 |
| 13 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.3% | 24 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.3% | 18 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 129,195 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.44 | 44.3% | 3,071 |
| Suspension | 2.07 | 26.7% | 1,848 |
| Brakes | 1.79 | 23.1% | 1,601 |
| Tyres | 1.35 | 17.5% | 1,209 |
| Body & Structure | 0.95 | 12.3% | 852 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.85 | 11.0% | 763 |
| Visibility | 0.44 | 5.6% | 387 |
| Steering | 0.31 | 4.0% | 278 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.23 | 3.0% | 206 |
| Seat Belts | 0.09 | 1.2% | 84 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.04 | 0.5% | 38 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.03 | 0.3% | 24 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Peugeot Premier has 129,195 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Peugeot Premier has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.79% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Peugeot Premier MOT Data
The Peugeot Premier is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 6,924 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.0% and a failure rate of 36.0%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Peugeot Premier owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Premier is likely to perform.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 36.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 36.1% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Premier. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Suspension — 26.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 26.7% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Premier. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 23.1% of failures
Brakes issues account for 23.1% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Premier. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Premier?
Based on 6,924 MOT tests in our database, the Peugeot Premier has an overall pass rate of 64.0% (36.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Premier?
The top 3 reasons a Peugeot Premier fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36.1%), 2. Suspension (26.7%), 3. Brakes (23.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Peugeot Premier reliable?
With a 36.0% MOT failure rate, the Premier is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Peugeot Premier?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36.1%); Suspension (26.7%); Brakes (23.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.