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FG16 GXV

2016 Peugeot 208

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 GXV
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 88,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 88,023 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs require changing next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,393 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe supports broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 74,393 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe supports broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 34,699 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 27,986 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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FG16 GXV is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was FG16 GXV registered?

FG16 GXV is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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