Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 498 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s (2021)

498 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s

CarHunch analysed 498 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 498 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium PureTech is a solid performer, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and only 6.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concern territory. The petrol engine variant passes at 90.8%, indicating consistent reliability across the sample.

These cars are running at 22,553 miles median for their age, which is spot-on typical, and owners are encountering just 0.25 failures per vehicle on average—suggesting few structural problems once past the first MOT hurdle. Before committing to one, request full service history and get any advisory items (averaging 1.7 per car) checked by your mechanic, as minor wear items crop up regularly even on well-maintained examples.

The 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 15k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 498 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 498 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	492	92.1%	0.26

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,373 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.8%

395

Blue 19.3%

265

Yellow 16.5%

226

White 14.2%

195

Black 11.7%

161

Red 9.5%

131

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,553

typical

14,904

low mileage

31,314

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/s vehicles fall between 14,904 and 31,314 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,904 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,904–31,314 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Premium Puretech S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 42,273 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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