2012 PEUGEOT 2071.4L Diesel

The vehicle shows a history of reactive maintenance, where the owner appears to address faults only after an MOT failure occurs. The most recent test on 13 June 2025 at 155,307 miles passed without defects, but this followed a failure just one week prior. In that June 2025 test, the tester identified a fractured nearside front coil spring, a broken rear exhaust mounting, and misaligned headlamps. While these specific issues were rectified, the recurring nature of suspension and exhaust-related failures suggests that the lower chassis components are reaching the end of their service life. At 155,307 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 11,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage. However, the record reveals a persistent trend of neglected braking components. Between April 2022 and 2024, nearly every MOT test flagged worn, pitted, or scored brake discs. This pattern indicates that the owner does not perform proactive replacement of wear items, instead waiting for the components to reach a point of legal failure or significant degradation during the annual inspection. The presence of pitting on the discs is common on a vehicle of this age but often indicates periods of inactivity or exposure to road salts. Structural and mechanical concerns are present in the data, specifically the oil leak noted in both May 2023 and May 2024. While the tester described these as not excessive, a persistent leak on a high-mileage engine requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate rapidly. The 2025 failure regarding the rear subframe and suspension components is particularly significant, as it suggests the structural integrity of the rear assembly has required attention. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear subframe for corrosion and verify the condition of the suspension bushes, as these have been recurring points of failure for this specific vehicle.