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NJ12 YPW

2012 Peugeot 508

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,618 mi
Last recorded163,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 YPW
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 163,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 163,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 155,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 148,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,192 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,665 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm + tearing edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag-28% - max limit 30%

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

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 11 Mar 2020 131,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm + tearing edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag-28% - max limit 30%

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,895 miles

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,854 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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NJ12 YPW is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ12 YPW, 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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NJ12 YPW is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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