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AC08 FTF

2008 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FTF
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 146,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,962 miles

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

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

nail in ns rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 119,962 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nail in ns rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,500 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,517 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 37,515 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

roughness thrugh front wheels likely to be from corroded brake discs

all brake discs excessivly corroded

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 FTF is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTF, 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 AC08 FTF registered?

AC08 FTF is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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