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V16 GRS

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 GRS
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,042 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE performance 17% little to no reserve travel

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

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

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,029 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticking

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH??? ()

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

engine cover & under trays views rear front under tray insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticking

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH??? ()

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

engine cover & under trays views rear front under tray insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,216 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE little to no reserve travel

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 90,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 90,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre worn inner edge close on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn (3.4 (b) (i))

top engine cover loose / under plastics loose / oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,320 miles

front wipers worn

inner pads appear low all round / brake fluid getting low

top engine cover loose / front under plastics damaged loose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,239 miles

hand brake travel high

pads low all round

wipers worn / all tyres close on limit

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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V16 GRS is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V16 GRS, 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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V16 GRS is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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