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R55 POT

2012 Peugeot 508

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 POT
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,908 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,347 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,695 miles

Front both tyre worn on inner and outer

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,734 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,476 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,733 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,042 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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R55 POT is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R55 POT, 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 R55 POT registered?

R55 POT is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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