Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles, the 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A (2022)

425 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A

CarHunch analysed 425 real MOT records for the 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 425 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Peugeot 308 diesel estate passes its MOT first time only 70.8% of the time, notably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests it's less reliable than the typical car at this age. The dangerous defect rate of 2.6% is reassuringly low, so structural or safety issues aren't a widespread concern, but the below-average pass rate points to a pattern of smaller breakdowns catching owners out.

At 53,600 median miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running at a typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.09 failures and 0.7 advisories per test—a relatively clean record once they get to the test bay. The real signal is that almost 30% need repairs before they can pass, suggesting you should budget for unexpected work in the first few years of ownership and get a detailed pre-purchase inspection focusing on the electrical and emissions systems common to this diesel engine.

The 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

54k

Middle half: 37k–66k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 425 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,326 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 73.3%

972

Grey 10.7%

142

Blue 7.9%

105

Black 4.1%

Red 3.4%

Green 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

53,595

typical

36,559

low mileage

66,395

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s A vehicles fall between 36,559 and 66,395 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,559 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 36,559–66,395 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Peugeot 308 Active Prem Sw B HDI S/s As sit.

⚠ Over 89,633 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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