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AB08 LFA

2008 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LFA
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,160 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,613 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,132 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,797 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 89,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,641 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low..

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,032 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking rear of car

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking rear of car

Pass 7 May 2014 67,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,155 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 49,602 miles

both rear brakes /handbrake binding on slightly

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 LFA is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFA, 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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AB08 LFA is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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