2016 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · TLB 1W

A pattern of recurring tyre damage and suspension component wear defines the mechanical history of this Peugeot 308, despite a clean result in its most recent test on 05 November 2025. The vehicle has experienced significant fluctuations in roadworthiness, moving from a dangerous failure in late 2024 involving a fractured nearside front coil spring, a worn anti-roll bar linkage, and a tyre with exposed cords, to a passing certificate with no defects. While the 2025 result shows an improvement, the previous years demonstrate a consistent trend of advisories related to tyre condition, sidewall damage, and brake disc degradation. The recorded mileage of 41,774 miles for a ten-year-old vehicle indicates an unusually low annual average of approximately 4,177 miles. This usage profile suggests the car has spent considerable time stationary or has been used for very short, infrequent trips. Mechanically, such low mileage can often lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as the tyre perishing and cracking noted in 2022, and may result in less frequent cleaning of braking surfaces, which aligns with the pitted and scored brake discs flagged in 2023. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the suspension and steering geometry during a test drive to ensure the previous failures have been fully rectified. Given the history of a fractured nearside front coil spring and a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage, listen for any knocking, clunking, or hollow thudding sounds when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Any uneven tyre wear or a tendency for the vehicle to pull to one side during straight-line driving could indicate that the previous wheel distortion or suspension issues have left lasting effects on the alignment. The history of tyre damage and sidewall issues necessitates a physical inspection of all four tyres for bulges, cuts, or cracking, particularly on the sidewalls. Additionally, because the 2023 MOT highlighted worn and pitted brake discs on both front sides, the braking performance should be scrutinised. During a test drive, check for any pedal judder or vibration when applying the brakes at various speeds, which could indicate that the discs are not perfectly true or that the calipers are not operating smoothly.