2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · YL16 MLE
2016 Peugeot 308 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 132,311 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 308
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YL16 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 132,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL16 MLE 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 308 (YL16 MLE) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YL16 MLE Mileage History
- 03/07/202392,019 mi
- 11/06/2024109,521 mi+17,502 mi
- 07/07/2025128,414 mi+18,893 mi
- 07/07/2025128,414 mi
- 25/06/2026132,311 mi+3,897 mi
Average of roughly 13,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 308 (T9)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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