2018 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · MJ18 AAU

A pattern of repeating wear-related advisories, particularly on consumables and minor trim components, defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2018 Peugeot 108. Across the recorded tests spanning 2022 to 2026, the vehicle has passed every examination without a single failure, yet no test since 2022 has returned a fully clean record. The most recent pass on 2026-04-08 carried two advisories of note: a slight fray or damage to the nearside front seat belt webbing, and wear in the front anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes on both sides. Earlier, the 2024 test flagged perished cracking on both rear tyres alongside front tyres worn close to the legal limit, while the 2022 test recorded a nail in a rear tyre, thinning front brake pads, and worn front brake discs. The cumulative effect is a record that demonstrates structural and safety-critical integrity but with a consistent pattern of advisory-level wear that warrants attention as the vehicle accumulates further mileage. Mileage accumulation on this 108 sits at a broadly typical level for an eight-year-old car, with 54,179 recorded miles equating to approximately 6,772 miles annually. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the tests are recorded at consistent yearly intervals, which implies regular use rather than seasonal or intermittent running. At this kind of annual mileage, wear on friction materials, tyres, and suspension components tends to follow a predictable cycle, and the 2022 advisories for thinning front pads and worn discs fit that expectation. The 2024 advisory on front tyres being close to the legal limit likewise aligns with the mileage progression, though the simultaneous cracking on both rear tyres at that test is a slightly earlier finding than would typically be expected on a vehicle of this age and use. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the front anti-roll bar linkage components, since the 2026 advisory flagged wear on both sides. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during sharper direction changes, as worn anti-roll bar bushes and links typically produce audible knocks under load rather than through smooth cornering. With the engine switched off and the vehicle on level ground, manually pushing on the front corners should not produce any significant free play or clunking. Given that front brake discs were noted as worn in 2022 and pads as thinning at the same test, it is reasonable to expect those components to have been replaced since; a physical inspection of pad material thickness through the wheel and a measurement of disc wear, including any lip on the outer edge, will confirm whether further expenditure is imminent. The nearside front seat belt webbing advisory from the most recent test should be examined closely, as frayed or damaged webbing compromises restraint performance and would be a failure item rather than an advisory if deterioration progresses. Run the full length of the belt from anchor to anchor feeling for broken stitching, raised threads, or hardening of the fabric. The 2024 advisories regarding perished cracking on both rear tyres warrant confirmation that replacement has since occurred, and any tyres currently fitted should be checked for age-related sidewall cracking regardless of tread depth, particularly given the relatively modest annual mileage which can allow rubber compounds to deteriorate through age rather than wear. Finally, given the recurring pattern of advisory-level findings across four consecutive tests, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is advisable to identify any components that may be approaching the advisory threshold but have not yet been flagged in the MOT record.