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YR62 RYC

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,585 mi
Last recorded227,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 RYC
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 227,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp damaged but not showihg white light

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 227,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp damaged but not showihg white light

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,288 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Fail 12 Jan 2024 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,758 miles

Central Front grill damaged and missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing light to rear

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner ont fitted securely

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front grill damaged and missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing light to rear

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner ont fitted securely

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front front grill broke and damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear lamp damage but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 127,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front front grill broke and damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp damage but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fitted securely

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

coolent below min

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,489 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,873 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,873 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,196 miles

Nearside front plastic inner arch

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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YR62 RYC is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR62 RYC, 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 YR62 RYC registered?

YR62 RYC is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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