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FJ17 VGD

2017 Peugeot 208

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,640 mi
Last recorded102,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VGD
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 102,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 102,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on both edges showing Cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPMS Light on but not indicating a fault

Pass 24 May 2023 94,944 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 94,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 89,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 89,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,247 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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FJ17 VGD is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2017 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 36,111 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 9 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ17 VGD is a 2017 Peugeot 208, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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