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VK17 LRJ

2017 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 LRJ
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,991 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 74,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front pads getting low

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 25,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 25,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge out of shape + below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2022 13,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,459 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres also perished & have small cuts (DOT=2016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres also have small cuts (DOT=2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,380 miles

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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VK17 LRJ is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 36,111 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 9 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK17 LRJ registered?

VK17 LRJ is a 2017 Peugeot 208, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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