Peugeot Premier MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot Premier. Check any Premier by registration number below.

Free, instant, no sign-up required.

68.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.4%

vs Peugeot Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Peugeot Premier — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot Premier has an average MOT pass rate of 68.1%, which is 16.4 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Premier on the road.

The most common reasons a Peugeot Premier fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Premier for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Peugeot Premier, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot Premier performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 43 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 5yr

197k mi

2018

Based on 270 vehicles

73.3%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

25.3%

Mileage at 5yr

217k mi

2017

Based on 433 vehicles

71.4%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

28.2%

Mileage at 5yr

254k mi

2016

Based on 481 vehicles

65.5%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2015

Based on 435 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

37.5%

Mileage at 10yr

365k mi

2014

Based on 246 vehicles

65.4%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

29.7%

Mileage at 10yr

378k mi

2013

Based on 264 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

400k mi

2012

Based on 45 vehicles

51.1%Below Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

22.2%

Retest Rate

40.7%

Mileage at 10yr

271k mi

0

Based on 1,218 vehicles

73.2%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 5yr

177k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot Premier

The most common reasons a Peugeot Premier fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.4%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.4%

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

3.3%

Peugeot Premier Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

4.7%

Front Nearside Inner

4.7%

Front Offside

4.7%

Other Peugeot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

Peugeot Boxer 335 S L2h1 Bluehdi

75.6% pass rate

Peugeot 2008 Gt Premium Puretech S/s A

94.1% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure Ev

92.7% pass rate

Peugeot 406

89.6% pass rate

Peugeot 5008

82.9% pass rate

Peugeot Campervan

83.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Peugeot Premier

Peugeot Premier — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot Premier MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Premier?

The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Premier is 68.1% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Premier?

The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot Premier are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Peugeot Premier reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 68.1%, the Peugeot Premier is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot Premier?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot Premier?

Typical mileage for the Peugeot Premier: 197,396 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Premier to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Peugeot Premier's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.