2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · AB08 ACB

A persistent rear brake and parking brake issue defines the recent MOT record for this Peugeot 107, with two consecutive failures in 2023 and 2024 both centred on the offside rear wheel. The November 2023 test recorded an offside rear service brake binding excessively alongside the parking brake non-function, and the same parking brake fault reappeared on the November 2024 retest, suggesting the underlying mechanism was not fully rectified between attempts. The most recent outcome on 19 November 2025 was a pass, but it must be read against this backdrop of repeated brake-related majors rather than as evidence of resolution through repair; the advisory for a broken front exhaust mounting has also been carried forward across the last three tests, indicating an unaddressed minor defect. At 116,841 miles over roughly eighteen years, this 107 has averaged around 6,491 miles annually, sitting close to the typical usage band for its age. There are no significant gaps between recorded tests, with annual MOT entries from 2023 onwards, which suggests continuous road use rather than long periods of standing. Mechanically, an annual mileage in this range means the braking, suspension, exhaust and engine components have accumulated steady wear, and the higher overall odometer reading places greater demand on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and exhaust mounting hardware than a lower-mileage example would experience. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the offside rear brake assembly. On a test drive, listen for any dragging or grinding sensation from the offside rear, and check whether the handbrake holds the car firmly on an incline, particularly when applied only partway through its travel, which would indicate cable or actuator adjustment problems. With the wheel raised, feel for free rotation; excessive heat after driving, or a reluctance to spin, would point to a binding caliper or seized rear brake mechanism, the precise condition flagged in the 2023 failure. The exhaust system also warrants close attention, as the broken front mounting hanger has been advisory for three consecutive years and may now have allowed the system to drop or foul against the underbody, producing a rattle or clonking over uneven surfaces. The absence of advisories relating to suspension bushes, coil springs, steering components, corrosion or structural integrity is a neutral rather than reassuring feature at this mileage, simply reflecting what has not yet been flagged rather than confirming condition. A physical inspection should include a check of the rear brake shoes and drums for wear, as these are service items that may now be due on a high-mileage urban runabout. Confirming a recent replacement or overhaul of the rear caliper and parking brake hardware would provide reasonable confidence that the repeated majors have been resolved, whereas the absence of any such work should be treated as an unresolved risk on a vehicle that has failed the same fundamental braking check twice in three years.