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AB08 XPA

2008 Peugeot 308

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XPA
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 98,944 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 94,714 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,464 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 84,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,246 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,718 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecurely fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,440 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 20,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,175 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 XPA is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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