Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp (2008)
2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDi is a notably unreliable proposition, with only 54.8% passing their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%—nearly one in two fail. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the concern; rather, owners face persistent mechanical issues that rack up repair bills.
At 120,968 miles average, these cars are running high mileage for their age, which partly explains the 0.9 average failures per vehicle, but that's still a poor track record for a vehicle that should be more resilient. Before buying, factor in that you're likely looking at imminent repairs beyond the MOT fail itself—get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, paying close attention to the engine and emissions systems where these cars commonly stumble.
What to check before buying a 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 103 | 54.7% | 0.87 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp 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 HDI 107bhp vehicles fall between 102,841 and 139,286 miles.
2008 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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