2014 PEUGEOT 3081.6L Diesel

The 2026‑04‑16 MOT at 112,639 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards. Earlier failures in 2024 and 2023 reveal recurring suspension and brake faults, so the maintenance trend is inconsistent rather than steadily improving. Recent pass suggests that any remedial work may have been completed, but the history demands verification. The mileage record shows a steady increase of roughly 9,400 miles per year since the 2017 baseline, with no extended periods of zero usage; the jump from 99,334 miles in May 2023 to 107,472 miles in May 2024 represents an accumulation of 8,138 miles in twelve months, a pace that aligns with typical usage for a 12‑year‑old car. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension geometry, paying close attention to the off‑side and near‑side ball joints, anti‑roll bar linkages and their dust covers, and the condition of the coil springs, as repeated warnings of excessive play and fractured springs appear in the 2024 and 2023 tests. The braking system warrants verification of front pad thickness, ABS warning lamp status and the integrity of the brake discs, given the 2023 ABS fault and the 2024 near‑side rear tyre wear edge defect that often correlates with suspension mis‑alignment. The buyer must also examine the chassis for structural rust, especially around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points, and confirm that the previously noted seat structural defect was remedied. If these items are found to be in good order, the recent MOT suggests the Peugeot 308 can be considered roadworthy; however, the pattern of recurring mechanical warnings indicates that proactive attention to suspension and brake components will be essential for long‑term reliability.