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L8 MEF

2017 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MEF
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,351 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 66,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,485 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chip on windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chip on windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 10 Jan 2024 47,158 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

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

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2024 47,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,285 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 38,285 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,051 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 30,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,725 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 23,723 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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L8 MEF is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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L8 MEF is a 2017 Peugeot 208, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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