2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · DK66 AEG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on July 26, 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the immediate failure recorded just eleven days prior on July 15, 2024, warrants scrutiny. While the record shows no specific defects for that failure at 104,625 miles, it suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test, rather than a systemic mechanical decline. At 104,683 miles, the Peugeot has averaged approximately 10,500 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a hatchback. The narrow mileage gap between the failure and the pass in July 2024 indicates the vehicle was in active use during that critical inspection period. However, because the last recorded MOT occurred nearly two years ago relative to the current date, the vehicle is now operating outside of its valid testing window, increasing the risk of undetected wear on components since the last professional DVSA inspection. A prospective buyer should focus their in-person inspection on age-related wear and common mechanical vulnerabilities. Given the high-mileage threshold, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and lateral links is essential to identify signs of fatigue. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for thinning or uneven wear and examine the exhaust system for structural corrosion or mounting leaks. Since the record is now outdated, verifying the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the fluid seals is vital to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2024 test.