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YR12 YFT

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

282,222 mi
Last recorded282,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YFT
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 282,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 166,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 166,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 161,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 161,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 153,587 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 153,587 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 148,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,712 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,981 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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YR12 YFT is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 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 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 YFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR12 YFT is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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