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Peugeot 208 Access Plus Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 208 Access Plus reliable? We analysed 1,994 real MOT tests across 369 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,994 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.5%
Typical Mileage
48,803mi
Annual Mileage
5,121mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 208 Access Plus is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 208 Access Plus.

Peugeot 208 Access Plus Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 208 Access Plus. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 208 Access Plus Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 208 Access Plus owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,219 mi/yr
Typical
5,121 mi/yr
Average
5,974 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,703 mi/yr

Peugeot 208 Access Plus Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 208 Access Plus MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
48,803 mi
75th Percentile
68,472 mi
95th Percentile
99,566 mi
Max Recorded
789,765 mi

How Does the Peugeot 208 Access Plus Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 208 Access Plus THIS CAR 92.5% 1,994 48,803 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hdf Abs 90.6% 1,531 13,547 mi 13 yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 208 Access Plus outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 208 Access Plus?

The Peugeot 208 Access Plus has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 1,994 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 208 Access Plus owner drives around 5,121 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot 208 Access Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 208 Access Plus reliable?
Based on 1,994 MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 Access Plus has a 92.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 208 Access Plus?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 208 Access Plus do per year?
The typical Peugeot 208 Access Plus does around 5,121 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 208 Access Plus last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 208 Access Plus?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.