Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,345 real DVSA MOT tests on the Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 6.5 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,345 MOT tests, 2.41% of all Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Tyres. If you're inspecting a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn. Tyres — check for tyre seriously damaged.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto?
Based on 2,345 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 7x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include tyre seriously damaged.
Is the Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include anti-roll bar links worn, tyre seriously damaged.
How do I check a Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/s Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.