2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · H20 FAR
2016 Peugeot 208 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 64,781 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H20 FAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 64,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H20 FAR 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 2016 Peugeot 208 (H20 FAR) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
H20 FAR Mileage History
- 06/07/202228,604 mi
- 26/06/202337,093 mi+8,489 mi
- 24/06/202445,777 mi+8,684 mi
- 27/06/202555,778 mi+10,001 mi
- 26/06/202664,781 mi+9,003 mi
Average of roughly 9,108 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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