Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt?

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 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt?

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 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt?

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 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,035 vehicles, the 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.7%, 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 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt?

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 S Dt (2008)

1,035 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt

CarHunch analysed 1,035 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 Peugeot 308 diesel has a serious reliability problem: only 50.5% pass their MOT first time, nearly 30 points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially non-existent at 0%, so while these cars fail frequently, they're not failing on safety-critical items.

At 127,861 miles median, these diesels have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.86 failures per test—suggesting wear and maintenance issues beyond just high mileage. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, emissions, and cooling systems, which are the most common failure categories for this model.

The 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (79.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

79.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 4.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

128k

Middle half: 109k–152k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 1,035 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 1,035 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	1,027	79.6%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,642 Peugeot 308 S Dt vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.5%

832

Silver 31.3%

826

Grey 24.2%

639

Blue 12.2%

323

White 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt 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.

127,861

typical

108,941

low mileage

151,514

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt vehicles fall between 108,941 and 151,514 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 108,941 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.

✓ 108,941–151,514 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dts sit.

⚠ Over 204,543 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Peugeot 308 S Dt — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2008 Peugeot 308 S Dts are still active.

Numbers are declining — 211 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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