2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · SK66 AAJ

The Peugeot 308 has maintained a broadly stable roadworthiness record over the past three years, with only the most recent two tests—both in November 2025 and 2024—showing a clean pass at 83,940 and 74,005 miles respectively. The absence of defects in these latest tests suggests that any prior issues have been addressed, though the November 2024 failure for a registration plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) indicates a minor oversight that was quickly rectified. The 2023 test at 63,370 miles, however, reveals a more active maintenance period, with advisories for a worn front brake disc, a near-legal tread depth on the nearside rear tyre, and a rear lower suspension arm bush showing wear. These were not repeated in subsequent tests, implying they were either corrected or not severe enough to reappear. The pattern suggests the vehicle has been well managed in recent years, though the 2023 advisories point to a phase where basic checks—particularly on tyres and brakes—were necessary. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 8,394 miles per year, which is neither excessively high nor low. The gaps between tests are standard, with annual MOTs as required, and the mileage increments reflect consistent but not aggressive driving. Notably, the jump from 53,681 miles in November 2022 to 63,370 miles in November 2023 (a 9,689-mile increase) suggests a period of slightly higher activity, though this is not unusual for a used car. The absence of rapid mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity implies the vehicle has been in regular use without prolonged neglect, which generally correlates with more predictable wear patterns. For a prospective buyer, the most critical areas to inspect in person would be the braking system, particularly the front discs, given the 2023 advisory for pitting or scoring. While not seriously weakened at that time, repeated heavy braking or neglect could accelerate wear, so checking for uneven thickness, corrosion, or excessive grooving on both front discs is essential. The rear suspension should also be scrutinised, especially the lower arm bush, as wear here can lead to alignment issues and uneven tyre wear—something the 2023 MOT flagged but did not repeat, suggesting it may have been addressed. Tyres warrant close attention too; the nearside rear tyre was nearly at the legal limit in 2023, so verifying tread depth and condition across all four, along with the age of the rubber, is advisable. Finally, the registration plate lamp failures in 2023 and 2024, though minor, hint at potential electrical or bulb maintenance neglect, so testing all external lighting and associated wiring is prudent. Structural integrity appears sound, with no corrosion or major advisories recorded, but a thorough undercarriage check for rust—particularly around wheel arches and suspension mounts—would be prudent given the vehicle’s age.