2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · FN16 RGV

The 2016 Peugeot 208 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 104,206 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The upkeep pattern shows consistency rather than deterioration. Recorded mileage sits at 104,206 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 10,400 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model age. The DVSA log shows a tight cluster of tests in late 2023: a failure on 7 November at 98,767 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass on 13 November at 98,793 miles. From 93,853 miles in August 2022 the car gained about 5,000 miles by the late-2023 tests, then only 5,400 miles across the following two years to November 2025. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's mileage and age. The 2023 failure with no defects noted suggests an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a hard mechanical fault, but the rapid re-test implies the owner addressed it promptly. No advisories for corrosion, exhaust condition, or tyre wear appear in the history, so structural integrity looks sound on paper. Given the absence of flagged wear items across five tests, previous owners appear to have maintained the car to minimum legal standard without obvious cost-cutting. Verify in person that the 2025 pass reflects true condition and not a lenient test station, focusing on underbody rust and binding calipers that a clean MOT may overlook.