Peugeot Traveller Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot Traveller reliable? We analysed 8,887 real MOT tests across 1,277 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot Traveller is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot Traveller.
Peugeot Traveller Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot Traveller. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot Traveller MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot Traveller to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot Traveller Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Peugeot Traveller models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Peugeot Traveller Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot Traveller owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot Traveller MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot Traveller year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 154 | 81.8% | 19,339 | 31,046 | 47,028 |
| 2019 | 745 | 83.0% | 25,805 | 35,980 | 50,570 |
| 2018 | 3,025 | 81.2% | 28,754 | 43,107 | 60,827 |
| 2017 | 4,215 | 81.3% | 33,342 | 50,760 | 74,716 |
| 2016 | 551 | 80.8% | 27,466 | 50,029 | 77,132 |
How Long Does a Peugeot Traveller Last?
Based on 1,277 Peugeot Traveller vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot Traveller Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot Traveller 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 Traveller
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.0% MOT pass rate from 745 tests
80.8% MOT pass rate from 551 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot Traveller is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.0% across 745 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot Traveller Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot Traveller THIS CAR | 81.3% | 8,887 | 45,876 mi | 10 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 |
| Ktm 250 Exc-f | 79.8% | 4,591 | 2,940 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot Traveller outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot Traveller has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 8,887 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Peugeot Traveller with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Peugeot Traveller owner drives around 8,511 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 Traveller models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.