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AJ53 SWS

2016 Peugeot 208

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,205 mi
Last recorded63,205 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SWS
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,205 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,051 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 40,652 miles

possibly front underside noise lock to lock on hard stand but no play or defect visible

Fail 28 Oct 2023 40,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken off.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 27,598 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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AJ53 SWS is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 40,178 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 SWS is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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