2010 PEUGEOT 2071.6L DIESEL

The 2010 Peugeot 207 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 104,427 miles passed, but the tester still flagged several broken exhaust mountings, a fault that has persisted across multiple tests. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving, as the vehicle continues to pass its MOT despite carrying forward a known exhaust mounting defect that has appeared in three of the last five tests, including the January 2025 failure and the January 2026 pass. A fractured nearside front coil spring was identified and presumably rectified in January 2025, suggesting at least some mechanical attention was paid that year. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,527 miles per year over sixteen years is typical for this age of vehicle. The jump from 80,455 miles in January 2024 to 92,293 miles in January 2025 represents approximately 11,838 miles in twelve months, a notable spike compared to the longer-term average. This was followed by a much slower accumulation of around 12,134 miles over the subsequent fifteen months to the January 2026 test. The record is relatively complete with annual tests, and no significant gaps in the MOT history are apparent. A buyer should pay close attention to the exhaust system. The repeated advisory for broken exhaust mountings across the 2023, 2025, and 2026 tests suggests the underlying issue has not been properly corrected, possibly indicating a pattern of minimal repairs rather than lasting fixes. The fractured coil spring flagged in January 2025 raises questions about the condition of the remaining suspension components, particularly the offside front spring and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint that showed slight play in January 2023. The January 2025 failure also identified inoperative stop lamps and a defective wiper, items that should have been addressed before the subsequent pass, so verifying their current function is advisable. Given the vehicle's age and the recurring nature of these faults, a thorough inspection of the full exhaust system, front suspension, and brake components would be prudent before purchase.