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YR61 XPU

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XPU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,803 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play further investigation advisable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in n/s front hub area

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 76,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,063 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 67,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,083 miles

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

nsf tyrewearing on outer tread

nsr tyre light perishing and wearing smooth in places outer tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

nsf tyrewearing on outer tread

nsr tyre light perishing and wearing smooth in places outer tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,776 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,111 miles

ADVISE/ OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM

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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YR61 XPU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR61 XPU, 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 YR61 XPU registered?

YR61 XPU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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