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BJ62 GVN

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GVN
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 118,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,006 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 May 2024 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 90,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,636 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2021 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,436 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 66,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,504 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing unevan

Rear rear brake pads are worn low

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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BJ62 GVN is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 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 BJ62 GVN, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ62 GVN is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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