2017 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · RE13 ABY

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on January 17, 2026, confirms it passed without defects, though it had narrowly failed the previous test just two days earlier—likely due to a minor procedural oversight rather than a mechanical issue. The absence of recurring faults across five consecutive tests suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a basic level, with no evidence of persistent structural or safety-critical failures. However, the January 2026 failure raises caution: either the vehicle was driven shortly after the previous pass (58,114 to 58,143 miles in two days) or the test centre’s administrative process introduced an anomaly. Buyers should verify whether the failure was genuine or administrative, as no defects were logged. The mileage progression shows steady but typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging around 6,460 miles annually—a rate that aligns with moderate, consistent driving rather than neglect or aggressive use. The largest gap between tests occurred between January 2023 (39,543 miles) and January 2024 (40,754 miles), a span of just 1,211 miles over 12 months, which may indicate the vehicle was stationary or lightly used during that period. No abrupt spikes or prolonged inactivity are evident, though the 2025–2026 interval (10,963 miles in a year) is slightly higher than the previous average, suggesting recent increased usage without corresponding maintenance records. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on wear items that aren’t MOT-tested but critical for longevity: suspension bushes and coil springs (particularly at the rear, where binding is common in this model), brake pads and caliper wear (despite no MOT failures, uneven braking could develop), and corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and underbody seams—especially if the vehicle has spent time in salted or coastal environments. The absence of advisories or defects doesn’t preclude gradual degradation in these areas, so buyers should check for stiffness in suspension movement, uneven tyre wear, and any fluid leaks under the vehicle. The engine bay should be inspected for belt tension and condition, as these aren’t MOT-checked but can fail suddenly.