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A8 SXH

2009 Peugeot 308

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 30868,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SXH
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,674 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,674 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 75,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,561 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 59,966 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,101 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 29,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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A8 SXH is a 2009 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 68,589 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 A8 SXH, 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 17 years old, this Peugeot 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 SXH registered?

A8 SXH is a 2009 Peugeot 308, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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