2016 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · HS16 AAO

The vehicle presents a concerning downward trend in mechanical maintenance as it approaches its most recent test on 15 July 2026. While the car has passed its MOTs consistently, the July 2026 result at 62,334 miles indicates that service brake requirements were only just met and the tester flagged a requirement for adjustment or repair to the parking brake. This follows a failed test in July 2025 at 60,565 miles where the offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush was excessively worn. The shift from minor suspension advisories to braking system concerns suggests that component degradation is accelerating. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical urban driving pattern for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 6,233 miles per year, moving from 30,876 miles in July 2020 to 62,334 miles in July 2026. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of stagnation. However, the consistent appearance of windscreen damage across nearly every recorded test since 2020 indicates a recurring neglect of glass maintenance or a driving environment that frequently causes stone chips. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and the parking brake mechanism to address the issues flagged in the latest 2026 test. The history of anti-roll bar linkage wear in 2025 and the distorted road wheel noted in 2019 suggest the suspension and wheel components have faced repeated stress. Frequent advisories regarding tyres, such as the worn edges noted in July 2023 and the near-limit tyres in July 2025, imply that the owner often waits until consumables are at the legal limit before replacing them. The recurring windscreen damage also warrants a physical check to ensure no cracks have developed into structural weaknesses. While the vehicle remains roadworthy, the recent transition from tyre and suspension wear to braking system instability suggests that more significant mechanical maintenance is now due. Focus should remain on the underside of the vehicle to ensure no further degradation of the braking or suspension components has occurred since the July 2026 inspection.