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FN12 VDV

2012 Peugeot 508

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,800 mi
Last recorded258,800 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VDV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 258,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 389,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 223,911 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 223,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 212,388 miles

DPF appears to have been welded

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 212,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DPF appears to have been welded

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2017 20,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 187,895 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 187,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 175,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slight smear

Pass 3 Nov 2015 154,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 130,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 111,136 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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FN12 VDV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 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 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN12 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN12 VDV registered?

FN12 VDV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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