MOT reliability
Peugeot 40
17 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Peugeot 40 vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 40 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,640 miles.
17
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
12,088
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Peugeot 40 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 40 MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering3%
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Visibility1%
Peugeot 40 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 13 | 62% |
| 7 | 17 | 71% |
| 8 | 17 | 59% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (6)
Most common Peugeot 40 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 40 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- both rear tyres on the legal limit (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Peugeot 40 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 179,655 |
| 2001 | 4 | 23 | 61% | 152,598 |
| 2000 | 3 | 15 | 73% | 117,107 |
| 1999 | 4 | 19 | 63% | 106,041 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 88,894 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 146,517 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 163,744 |
Peugeot 40 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Peugeot 40 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Peugeot 40 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Peugeot 40 in our data has covered around
131,640 miles.
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