Peugeot Traveller

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 2.0 diesel. 57 of 391 tests failed, 15%.

Better than 13% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.

The defects inspectors cite

• Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
• A tyre seriously damaged
• A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
• A tyre cords visible or damaged
• A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Where it stands out against its peers

• Seat belts and airbags: failed more often than 95% of 2018 cars — 11% of its 57 failed tests, where an ordinary 2018 car has 1%.

Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.

NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Tyres and wheels — 46% of its failures
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre seriously damaged
  • A tyre cords visible or damaged
• Brakes — 21% of its failures
  • A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• Lights and electrics — 23% of its failures
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
• Body and structure — 11% of its failures
• Seat belts and airbags — 11% of its failures
• Visibility — 11% of its failures
  • Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

When it starts failing

At 60–80k miles this one fails 22% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.

346 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.

Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

• A12/00007/19

  The seatbelt buckle of the front outer passenger seat can open inadvertently.This can impair the seatbelt's protective function in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury. Additionally, the ball joint of the wishbone may loosen up.This can impair the vehicle’s directional stability, increasing the risk of an accident.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00224/23

  AdBlue liquid injection may fall below adequate levels at extreme low temperatures (-15°C) when tank and fluid temperature are similarly low. Prolonged exposure to low temperatures may cause AdBlue to freeze, preventing the system from heating it quickly enough, which may result in excessive emission levels. This poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00225/23

  AdBlue liquid injection may fall below adequate levels at extreme low temperatures (-15°C) when tank and fluid temperature are similarly low. Prolonged exposure to low temperatures may cause AdBlue to freeze, preventing the system from heating it quickly enough, which may result in excessive emission levels. This poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00411/22

  The manufacturer's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) label displays an incorrect weight. This may lead to an accident if more than the maximum allowable weight is towed. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00459/22

  Inadequate attachment of a wiring harness can lead to overheating of the rear window, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00875/22

  The notch locking mechanism of the headrest to the seat may be missing. As a result, the front headrests would not be locked and may eject in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/01184/21

  The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/01223/22

  Steering box screws of the vehicle may have been improperly tightened, which can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

24 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.