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FJ17 VGG

2017 Peugeot 208

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,457 mi
Last recorded120,457 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VGG
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 120,457 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe detached from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn and un bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 114,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 109,513 miles

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Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,187 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,642 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 VGG is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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