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GJ16 VYG

2016 Peugeot 208

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 VYG
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear rear exhuast heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,260 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,674 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 64,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,899 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 38,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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
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GJ16 VYG is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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GJ16 VYG is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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