2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · AD10 ABZ

The vehicle is currently in a precarious state regarding its braking system, with a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test on September 17, 2025, at 130,330 miles, the tester noted that brake imbalance requirements were only just met and the offside rear brake disc was pitted or scored. This follows a pattern of braking issues dating back to September 2020, where the tester flagged a binding nearside rear service brake and worn front discs. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 8,146 miles per year. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, though a notable jump in usage occurred between June 2019 and September 2020, where the odometer rose from 86,551 to 100,235 miles. This period of higher activity coincides with the first appearance of binding brakes and bodywork damage to the offside front wing. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The recurring mentions of pitted, scored, and binding discs across multiple years, culminating in the marginal pass in September 2025, indicate a system nearing the end of its service life or suffering from neglected caliper maintenance. The history also reveals a tendency to run tyres to the legal limit, with failures or advisories for worn tread recorded in June 2017, June 2019, September 2022, and September 2024. Attention should also be paid to the drivetrain and electrical systems. The vehicle failed twice on split constant velocity boots on the offside front drive shaft in September 2022 and August 2023, suggesting a recurring failure point. Finally, the SRS warning lamp failed to illuminate during tests in September 2020 and September 2021, which may indicate a persistent fault with the airbag or seatbelt pretensioner system that requires professional verification.