Peugeot 308 (2007)
2007 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 4,028 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot 308.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Peugeot 308's 71.7% first-time pass rate sits notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this model has aged less gracefully than most—and a concerning 43.7% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer. Petrol and diesel variants are equally problematic (both around 71.5–71.8% pass rates), so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These 308s average 69,706 miles—reasonable for 2007—but they're racking up an average of 4.6 failures and 20.6 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems. Before buying, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and suspension systems, which tend to be weak points on this generation, and budget for regular maintenance if you proceed.
The 2007 Peugeot 308 has a below-average first-time pass rate (71.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 4,028 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 4,028 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.
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Before you buy a 2007 Peugeot 308
Based on MOT data from 4,028 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (53%) | 2,117 | 71.8% | 4.72 |
| Petrol (47%) | 1,911 | 71.5% | 4.4 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 189,459 Peugeot 308 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Peugeot 308 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.
Half of all 2007 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 63,604 and 94,007 miles.
2007 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 15% of 2007 Peugeot 308s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 558 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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.
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