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PEUGEOT 2082016 · 1.6L PETROL

P12 MCX

Vehicle Insight Summary

PEUGEOT 208 (2016, PETROL, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 64,784. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive neglect. While the most recent MOT test on 26 August 2025 at 64,784 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure on the same day for multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of significant mechanical and brake issues in 2025 indicates that the owner is now only addressing faults once they fail a test rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The car progressed from 47,847 miles in July 2022 to 64,784 miles by August 2025, showing a steady but modest usage profile. However, the low mileage may have contributed to the state of the components, as the pitting and scoring on all four brake discs noted in 2024 and 2025 often occur on vehicles that sit for long periods or undergo short trips where brakes rarely reach optimum operating temperature. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain upon person. The August 2025 failure highlighted a split offside front drive shaft CV boot and worn suspension arm pin bushes on both front sides. While these were rectified for the pass, the presence of worn bushes suggests the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. Furthermore, the persistent mention of pitted and scored brake discs across multiple years suggests that the metal hardware is heavily corroded and will likely require immediate replacement of both discs and pads to ensure effective stopping performance.

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88
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 05:58 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Peugeot 208 (P12 MCX) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2022 and August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Peugeot has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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