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AF09 VFO

2009 Peugeot 308

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,661 mi
Last recorded144,661 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 30868,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VFO
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 144,661 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))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine smoking off of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Centre heat shield insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder heavily worn (on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Rear bumper insecure not likely to become detached

spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2021 140,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 125,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,561 miles

Offside Rear brake is sticking on slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,008 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)

slight restricted free movement on near side and off side rear brakes and off side rear brake pads worn lower than near side

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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AF09 VFO is a 2009 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 68,589 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 AF09 VFO, 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 17 years old, this Peugeot 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF09 VFO is a 2009 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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