Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?

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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?

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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?

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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% 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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi are: Oil leak, but not excessive (88% of vehicles), Parking brake efficiency below requirements (51.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (40.2% 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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?

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 Eurotaxi (2014)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Peugeot EuroTaxi's first-time pass rate of 73.1% falls noticeably short of the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability for its age. Critically, 40.6% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects—well above the concerning threshold—making this a genuine safety consideration for any prospective buyer.

At around 173,000 miles median, these are heavily worked vehicles typical of their taxi heritage, yet they're averaging 3.92 failures per test, which is substantial for a 10-year-old car. The high advisory count of 11.7 per vehicle suggests chronic wear across multiple systems; before committing to one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on braking, steering, and suspension integrity.

We have limited data for the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

73.1%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

40.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.92

Over 13.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

173k

Middle half: 137k–213k

For context

These stats describe 123 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 123 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 88%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated · …

Brake wear 51.2%

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 34.2%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front 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 20.6%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Front Position lamp not working · Offside 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 19.6%

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 40.7% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi 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.

173,035

typical

137,294

low mileage

212,510

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi vehicles fall between 137,294 and 212,510 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 137,294 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.

✓ 137,294–212,510 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxis sit.

⚠ Over 286,888 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxis are still being driven.

Strong survival — 84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

13.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.92

Avg failures per vehicle

11.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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