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AB08 XPN

2008 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,266 mi
Last recorded171,266 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XPN
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 171,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 171,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 166,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,227 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 163,227 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 160,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 160,322 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 156,233 miles

aux belt deteriorated

front discs badly lipped and worn

headlamp bulbs dim in operation

nsf antiroll bar link worn and knocking

nsr tyre badly cracked and distorted

osr tyre cracked

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 156,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt deteriorated

front discs badly lipped and worn

headlamp bulbs dim in operation

nsf antiroll bar link worn and knocking

nsr tyre badly cracked and distorted

osr tyre cracked

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 150,818 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 150,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 143,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,410 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front fog lamp damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2012 89,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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 XPN is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPN, 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 XPN is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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