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AB08 XOS

2008 Peugeot 308

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,089 mi
Last recorded37,089 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XOS
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,248 miles

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

various components/underseal etc have damage, appear to have evidence of being bitten/chewed by rats

Fail 3 Sep 2024 36,222 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel filler overflow pipe appears to have been bitten/chewed by rats (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose appears to have been bitten/chewed by rats (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components/underseal etc have damage, appear to have evidence of being bitten/chewed by rats

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,252 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,119 miles

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2022 34,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,580 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 29,558 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,493 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 25,493 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,198 miles

Front tyres have slight bulges in outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,263 miles

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 XOS is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

AB08 XOS is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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