Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Peugeot 308?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Peugeot 308?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Peugeot 308?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Peugeot 308 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 308 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 8,972 vehicles, the 2018 Peugeot 308 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Peugeot 308?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Peugeot 308 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (42.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (40.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Peugeot 308?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 308 (2018)

8,972 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2018 Peugeot 308

CarHunch analysed 8,972 real MOT records for the 2018 Peugeot 308. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Peugeot 308 passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.7%, but nearly 30% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high proportion that warrants caution. Petrol versions are meaningfully more reliable than diesels, with pass rates of 84.8% versus 80.0% respectively, suggesting the petrol engine is the safer choice if you have the option.

At a median mileage of just under 37,000 miles for a six-year-old car, these vehicles are running relatively light, which partly explains the decent pass rate. The average car racks up 0.91 failures and 6.0 advisories per test, pointing to recurring minor issues rather than catastrophic problems—typically suspension and lighting work. Have any potential purchase independently inspected and specifically ask the seller about its MOT history, particularly whether it's ever had advisories for steering or brake components.

The 2018 Peugeot 308 has a decent first-time pass rate (85.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 27k–47k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 8,972 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 8,972 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 42.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 26%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 20.2%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 13.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive

Lighting 9.8%

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

86.6%

Petrol

5,037 vehicles

84.7%

Diesel

3,934 vehicles

Before you buy a 2018 Peugeot 308

Based on MOT data from 8,972 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (56%)	5,037	86.6%	0.89
Diesel (44%)	3,934	84.7%	0.94

Colour Breakdown

Based on 189,459 Peugeot 308 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.9%

43,456

Grey 22.5%

42,705

Silver 19.3%

36,487

Blue 17.5%

33,208

White 9%

16,966

Red 8.3%

15,739

Brown 0.4%

702

Yellow 0%

Gold 0%

Bronze 0%

Green 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Peugeot 308 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

36,862

typical

27,124

low mileage

47,402

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 27,124 and 47,402 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,124 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 27,124–47,402 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Peugeot 308s sit.

⚠ Over 63,992 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Peugeot 308s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 8,007 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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