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AB08 BCG

2008 Peugeot 308

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,075 mi
Last recorded83,075 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BCG
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,075 miles

oil leaking from gear box

Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

oil leaking from gear box

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,845 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,059 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,059 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,853 miles

child seat fitted in rear unable to inspect seat belt properly

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted in rear unable to inspect seat belt properly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,871 miles

dent o/s sill but not affecting vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dent o/s sill but not affecting vehicle

transport hold down eyes still fitted to rear of vehicle

very heavy gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,316 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

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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AB08 BCG is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 68,101 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 AB08 BCG, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 BCG registered?

AB08 BCG is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is AB08 BCG safe to buy?

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