2011 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · MV02 AJV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 111,526 miles passed, it highlighted immediate needs for rear tyres due to wear reaching legal limits. The trend shows a significant dip in standards during early 2025 when the car failed two consecutive tests due to suspension wear, braking, and lighting issues, suggesting that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once they resulted in an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,728 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, followed by another 7,472 miles leading up to the most recent test in May 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent internal engine issues from stagnation, but often leads to the degradation of rubber-based suspension components seen in the records. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry closely, as the record repeatedly flags worn inner suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints across 2024 and 2025. The recurring mention of tyres wearing on the edges suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn components that were never fully rectified. Furthermore, the 2025 failure regarding parking brake efficiency and the 2024 advisory on low brake fluid reservoir levels necessitate a thorough check of the braking system to ensure there are no developing leaks or excessive wear on the calipers. The rear axle also requires attention, as the tester identified excessively worn shock absorber bushes and trailing arm bushes in 2025. While these were cleared for the subsequent pass, the age of the vehicle makes further bushing degradation likely. Given the damaged front bumper noted in 2026, a physical inspection should check for hidden structural damage or mounting bracket fatigue that might be overlooked during a standard MOT check but could affect the long-term integrity of the Peugeot's front-end.