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BK08 FLE

2008 Peugeot 308

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FLE
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,542 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,528 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,521 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear section corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,098 miles

smoke from rear exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,930 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,684 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,237 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 27,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs are heavily ridged

Rear brake pads are wearing low on material

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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BK08 FLE is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 68,101 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 BK08 FLE, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK08 FLE registered?

BK08 FLE is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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