2015 PEUGEOT 1081.2L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect records to emerging mechanical wear. In the most recent test in January 2026 at 48,749 miles, the tester identified three defects that were absent in previous years. These include a high handbrake, pitted front brake discs, and a worn front anti-roll bar linkage pin. While the car passed these tests, the faults indicate that components are now requiring attention after a period of clean operation. The mileage pattern is consistently low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. Between January 2022 and January 2024, the car covered 6,573 miles, resulting in two clean tests with no recorded defects. However, the January 2025 test at 45,798 miles flagged perishing rubber on both rear tyres. This suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, causing the rubber to degrade due to age and environmental exposure rather than through tread wear. A buyer should personally inspect the front braking system to determine if the pitting on the discs has progressed to the point of necessitating replacement. The high handbrake setting suggests the cables may require adjustment or that the mechanism is beginning seizing. Additionally, the front anti-roll bar linkage should be checked for play, as the tester already flagged it as a point of wear. Given the low mileage and the history of tyre perishing, a thorough check of all sidewalls and suspension rubber components is essential to ensure no further cracking has occurred from periods of stationary use.