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MJ18 VJL

2018 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Peugeot 20831,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 VJL
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 37,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 29,244 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 21,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

difficult to inspect brake pads

Fail 3 May 2021 20,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

difficult to inspect brake pads

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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MJ18 VJL is a 2018 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 31,535 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 8 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ18 VJL registered?

MJ18 VJL is a 2018 Peugeot 208, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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