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YR12 YPV

2012 Peugeot 308

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YPV
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,344 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,761 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake anti slip rubber missing but pedal has raised groves

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,833 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,211 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,208 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,216 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 27,216 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 20,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbed on shoulders (225/45/17)

Pass 28 May 2015 14,790 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 YPV is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPV, 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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What year was YR12 YPV registered?

YR12 YPV is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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