2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · VN66 PYY

A consistent run of clean MOT passes is the headline mechanical story for this 2016 Peugeot 208, with the most recent test on 7 March 2026 returning a pass and no recorded defects. Across the five tests available, the car has notched up no failures and only a handful of minor advisories, all confined to wear items rather than structural or safety-critical systems. This pattern points to a stable roadworthiness profile rather than any worsening trend, and the absence of brake, suspension, or corrosion advisories is a positive indicator for a ten-year-old supermini that has covered substantial mileage. The advisories that have appeared are minor in nature, reflecting expected wear on consumables rather than any underlying mechanical concern. Recorded mileage stands at 97,505 miles across approximately ten years of use, equating to an annual accumulation of around 9,750 miles per year. This is broadly typical for a car of this age and class, suggesting regular rather than exceptional use, and there are no extended gaps in the MOT testing history that would indicate prolonged periods off the road. There is no evidence of rapid mileage escalation between tests, with the gaps between recorded dates consistent with normal annual accumulation. Mechanically, this level of usage means the wear items flagged in the advisories are unsurprising, and the engine, transmission, and suspension components should be considered mid-life rather than at the start or end of their service life. Routine replacement of timing chains, clutches, and other age-related components is still some distance away. The advisories in the history centre on tyres and exhaust mounting, both of which are worth checking on inspection. The offside tyre wear flagged in 2022 and 2023, showing edge wear on both front and rear, can point to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, ball joints, or tracking misalignment. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly on the offside, and pay attention to whether the steering pulls to one side or the steering wheel sits off-centre on a straight road. A check of the offside front and rear tyres for uneven shoulder wear and the rear tyre for any signs of sidewall damage or perishing is worthwhile, even though these were replaced after the advisories were issued. The exhaust mounting advisory from October 2024 suggests a deteriorated rubber hanger, which is a common failure on cars of this age and is straightforward to remedy but worth verifying has been addressed. On inspection, listen for any rattling or metallic vibration from underneath the car at idle or over bumps, which would indicate the exhaust is hanging loose. With no advisories relating to brake pipe corrosion, subframe integrity, or suspension component condition, the structural and braking systems appear to have held up well, but a thorough test drive should still include firm brake application to check for pulling or judder, and a check of the offside front for any binding or uneven pad wear given the higher expected mileage on the nearside in right-hand-drive vehicles.