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MJ16 TAU

2016 Peugeot 208

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 TAU
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,255 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre not presence

Pass 14 May 2025 46,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 46,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 43,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 41,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,134 miles

Front Brake discs very heavily worn/lipped.

Pass 25 May 2021 29,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 26,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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
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MJ16 TAU is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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MJ16 TAU is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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