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Peugeot 308 S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 308 S reliable? We analysed 1,629 real MOT tests across 383 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,629 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.0%
Typical Mileage
78,461mi
Annual Mileage
4,824mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 308 S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 308 S.

Peugeot 308 S Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 308 S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 308 S Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 308 S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,972 mi/yr
Typical
4,824 mi/yr
Average
5,658 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,151 mi/yr

Peugeot 308 S Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 308 S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
78,461 mi
75th Percentile
96,867 mi
95th Percentile
124,643 mi
Max Recorded
197,428 mi

How Does the Peugeot 308 S Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 308 S THIS CAR 79.0% 1,629 78,461 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto 90.2% 1,614 42,965 mi — yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 308 S outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 308 S?

The Peugeot 308 S has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 1,629 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 308 S owner drives around 4,824 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot 308 S — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 308 S reliable?
Based on 1,629 MOT tests, the Peugeot 308 S has a 79.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 308 S?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 308 S do per year?
The typical Peugeot 308 S does around 4,824 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 308 S last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 308 S?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.