Peugeot 208 GT Ev: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Peugeot 208 GT Ev passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 9.8 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 2,973 individual Peugeot 208 GT Ev tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

First-time pass rate86.5%
UK national average76.7%
Difference+9.8 points
Tests analysed2,973
Average mileage at test23,444 miles
Average year of manufacture2021
Reliability rank1,136 of 2,005 models

What this means if you are buying one

A 86.5% first-time pass rate means roughly 14 in every 100 Peugeot 208 GT Evs presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Peugeot 208 GT Ev tested had covered 23,444 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. On a Peugeot 208 GT Ev bought as a repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

Before you bid: run the lot through the analyzer, check the car's own record, check the mileage, decode the VIN, and if it carries a marker use the write-off value calculator. Or compare it against another model.

Looking at a specific Peugeot 208 GT Ev rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see what damaged Peugeot 208 GT Evs actually sold for at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 GT Ev

  1. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 3.7% of tests (2.69x the national rate for this defect)
  2. A tyre seriously damaged, 2.7% of tests (1.34x the national rate for this defect)
  3. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 0.4% of tests (1.33x the national rate for this defect)
  4. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 1.7% of tests (1.26x the national rate for this defect)
  5. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 1.4% of tests
  6. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 1.2% of tests
  7. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 0.6% of tests
  8. A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber, 0.2% of tests (1.67x the national rate for this defect)
  9. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 0.2% of tests
  10. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 0.2% of tests

From 4,717 DVSA-tracked Peugeot 208 GT Ev tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 5.99% of these flagged Peugeot 208 GT Ev defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 4.97% nationally.

Peugeot 208 GT Ev pass rate by model year

Pass rates fall steadily as cars age, so the model year matters as much as the model. First-time pass rate for each Peugeot 208 GT Ev year:

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