Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot E 7 taxi: 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 E 7 taxi
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot E 7 taxi (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot E 7 taxi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 1 |
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 E 7 taxi
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot E 7 taxi (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.