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AB08 VRG

2008 Peugeot 308

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VRG
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,274 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, all bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, all bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,675 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,063 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,766 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,436 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,433 miles

front discs heavilly lipped

front pads appear very low

tiny cut to nearside front tyres sidewall

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 VRG is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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