CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ17 VGN

2017 Peugeot 208

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VGN
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 89,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 89,705 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 79,814 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 79,813 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 69,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 58,683 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 58,682 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 52,810 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 52,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 45,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 45,927 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing damaged, temporary repair carried out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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
Full Peugeot 208 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ17 VGN is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ17 VGN?

You can check the full history of FJ17 VGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ17 VGN registered?

FJ17 VGN is a 2017 Peugeot 208, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VGN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ17 VGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ17 VGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.