Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss
88%
MOT pass rate · 5,833 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 31,144 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 5,833 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 206
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 208 allure premium puretech ss is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.