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253 GBJ

2011 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,245 mi
Last recorded143,245 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 30866,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 GBJ
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,742 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,742 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 63,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,450 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,678 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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253 GBJ is a 2011 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 66,006 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 253 GBJ, 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 15 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 253 GBJ registered?

253 GBJ is a 2011 Peugeot 308, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is 253 GBJ safe to buy?

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