2018 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · AJ18 XAX
2018 Peugeot 208 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 44,103 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ18 XAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 44,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ18 XAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Peugeot 208 (AJ18 XAX) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AJ18 XAX Mileage History
- 01/09/202323,353 mi
- 02/09/202431,337 mi+7,984 mi
- 21/08/202538,509 mi+7,172 mi
- 04/08/202644,103 mi+5,594 mi
- 05/08/202644,103 mi
Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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