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8540 PJ

2013 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 30862,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8540 PJ
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 15,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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8540 PJ is a 2013 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 62,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8540 PJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8540 PJ registered?

8540 PJ is a 2013 Peugeot 308, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is 8540 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8540 PJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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