Peugeot 308 Sport 120 (2008)
2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 58.1% against the national 80% benchmark—nearly one in two fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be correctable rather than safety-critical issues.
At 85,000 miles median mileage for a 16-year-old car, these vehicles have been driven normally and aren't outliers in wear. With 0.75 average failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, the problems are real but intermittent—meaning a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is essential, as this model will need active maintenance to stay roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (72%) | 82 | 80.8% | 1.04 |
| Petrol (28%) | 32 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 vehicles fall between 71,464 and 98,142 miles.
2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
MOT History Averages
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