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RU13 YLJ

2018 Peugeot 208

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Peugeot 20831,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU13 YLJ
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 48,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 48,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,362 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,355 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe has hole due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 43,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 57,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,628 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 27,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,843 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 40,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack Fluid leak (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack Fluid sweat (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,962 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

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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RU13 YLJ is a 2018 Peugeot 208 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RU13 YLJ registered?

RU13 YLJ is a 2018 Peugeot 208, first registered on 27 November 2018.

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