Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Peugeot E7?

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 2016 Peugeot E7?

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 2016 Peugeot E7?

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 2016 Peugeot E7 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% 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 2016 Peugeot E7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 312 vehicles, the 2016 Peugeot E7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Peugeot E7?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Peugeot E7 are: Oil leak, but not excessive (65.5% of vehicles), Parking brake efficiency below requirements (39.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.2% 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 2016 Peugeot E7?

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 E7 (2016)

312 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Peugeot E7

CarHunch analysed 312 real MOT records for the 2016 Peugeot E7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 312 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2016 Peugeot E7 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.1% pass rate, but the real concern is that 35.3% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—well above the typical threshold. This suggests buyers should factor in thorough pre-purchase inspections and potentially higher maintenance costs than the market standard.

At 158,000 miles median mileage, these are high-mileage vans that show the strain: they average 2.81 failures and 8.3 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear on ageing components. Before committing to one, insist on a full service history and have a trusted mechanic specifically assess the braking and suspension systems, where dangerous defects typically cluster on vehicles of this age and usage profile.

The 2016 Peugeot E7 has a decent first-time pass rate (77.1%), 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

77.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.81

Over 11.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

158k

Middle half: 120k–198k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 8.3 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 312 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 312 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 65.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Brake wear 39.9%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Tyre wear 28.2%

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.

Lighting 20.4%

Offside Front Position lamp not working · Nearside Front Position lamp not working · 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.

Exhaust & emissions 17%

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

Suspension & steering 12.6%

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Peugeot E7

Based on MOT data from 312 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.3% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,208 Peugeot E7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 52%

628

Grey 17.3%

209

White 14.1%

170

Silver 12.4%

150

Yellow 2.6%

Blue 1.2%

Red 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Peugeot E7 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.

158,334

typical

120,049

low mileage

198,040

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Peugeot E7 vehicles fall between 120,049 and 198,040 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 120,049 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.

✓ 120,049–198,040 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Peugeot E7s sit.

⚠ Over 267,354 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Peugeot E7 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Peugeot E7s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 282 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.81

Avg failures per vehicle

8.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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