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RV12 OVG

2012 Peugeot 508

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 OVG
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,529 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 158,529 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,319 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 134,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 98,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,932 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,314 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,515 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,291 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 43,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RV12 OVG is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV12 OVG, 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 RV12 OVG registered?

RV12 OVG is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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