Peugeot Autocruise Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot Autocruise reliable? We analysed 3,097 real MOT tests across 209 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot Autocruise is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot Autocruise.
Peugeot Autocruise Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot Autocruise. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot Autocruise MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot Autocruise to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot Autocruise Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot Autocruise fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot Autocruise Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot Autocruise owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot Autocruise MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot Autocruise year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 178 | 86.0% | 14,146 | 20,812 | 29,620 |
| 2015 | 186 | 91.4% | 13,589 | 18,697 | 30,522 |
| 2014 | 385 | 90.9% | 12,520 | 19,554 | 29,198 |
| 2013 | 287 | 93.0% | 17,014 | 23,524 | 33,452 |
| 2011 | 69 | 88.4% | 11,203 | 19,043 | 27,744 |
| 2010 | 76 | 86.8% | 14,872 | 20,984 | 27,030 |
| 2009 | 78 | 89.7% | 15,478 | 24,862 | 54,166 |
| 2008 | 174 | 87.4% | 18,470 | 29,436 | 39,867 |
| 2007 | 221 | 78.3% | 23,904 | 31,235 | 39,591 |
| 2006 | 435 | 78.9% | 14,683 | 23,470 | 36,248 |
| 2005 | 256 | 79.7% | 19,958 | 28,859 | 42,242 |
| 2004 | 251 | 72.5% | 18,489 | 26,172 | 46,089 |
| 2003 | 104 | 76.9% | 32,728 | 49,085 | 63,744 |
| 2002 | 52 | 73.1% | 30,574 | 40,062 | 56,019 |
| 2001 | 85 | 72.9% | 21,863 | 30,728 | 37,345 |
| 2000 | 116 | 84.5% | 29,157 | 39,494 | 47,738 |
How Long Does a Peugeot Autocruise Last?
Based on 209 Peugeot Autocruise vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot Autocruise Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot Autocruise MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot Autocruise
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 287 tests
72.5% MOT pass rate from 251 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot Autocruise is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 287 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot Autocruise Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot Autocruise THIS CAR | 83.6% | 3,097 | 25,436 mi | 26 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 |
| Iveco Daily 70C17 | 87.4% | 1,440 | 131,694 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot Autocruise outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot Autocruise has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.6% across 3,097 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Peugeot Autocruise are brake binding (23 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (16), and brake pipe excessively corroded (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Peugeot Autocruise owner drives around 1,929 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.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot Autocruise models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.