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M26 RUL

2016 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,967 mi
Last recorded35,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 RUL
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 35,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,775 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2025 76,769 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2025 35,732 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 35,732 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,237 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise underside undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2024 73,233 miles

Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise underside undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2024 39,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 33,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 33,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 29,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 54,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 25,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 23,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,272 miles

Both rear trailing arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,716 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PART OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,210 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,210 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 13,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M26 RUL is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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M26 RUL is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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