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R55 MEC

2016 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 50861,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MEC
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 51,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 51,283 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 26 Sep 2024 45,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 26,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,388 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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R55 MEC is a 2016 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 61,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Peugeot 508 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 MEC registered?

R55 MEC is a 2016 Peugeot 508, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is R55 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 MEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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