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ADE 78J

2008 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30768,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 78J
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 104,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 90,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,622 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 81,622 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 76,590 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 76,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,925 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 65,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 59,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,454 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,343 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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ADE 78J is a 2008 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADE 78J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 307 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ADE 78J registered?

ADE 78J is a 2008 Peugeot 307, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is ADE 78J safe to buy?

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