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AB08 TAP

2008 Peugeot 307

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30768,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 TAP
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,261 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 109,260 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,256 miles

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

front discs inner faces slight corrosion

front pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,935 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Water leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,923 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Water leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,340 miles

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,340 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2015 80,336 miles

offside front tyre cracking

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 May 2014 75,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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AB08 TAP is a 2008 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 TAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 307 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 TAP is a 2008 Peugeot 307, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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