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AC08 ATO

2008 Peugeot 308

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ATO
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,100 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 119,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 106,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak visible beneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside head light bracket broken

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,087 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 88,080 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 88,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 88,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,313 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 77,313 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 68,928 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 60,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,006 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,449 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,193 miles

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)

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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AC08 ATO is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AC08 ATO, 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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AC08 ATO is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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