2014 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · AE64 ORT

Significant braking system instability and electronic parking brake malfunctions represent the most critical mechanical concerns for this Peugeot 5008, following a failed inspection on 17 September 2026. While the vehicle achieved a pass on 22 September 2026, the preceding failure highlighted major issues including an inoperative offside parking brake, insufficient parking brake efficiency, and a malfunction indicated by the electronic parking brake warning. This follows a previous failure in February 2023 involving excessive fluctuation in the nearside front service brake. These recurring issues with braking performance and electronic control systems suggest a history of instability in the braking circuit or the electronic actuation components. The vehicle has covered 107,047 miles over its approximately twelve-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,921 miles per year. This mileage accumulation is consistent with typical domestic usage for a vehicle of this age. Such a steady usage pattern generally implies a consistent level of wear across consumable components such as suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres, rather than the accelerated degradation seen in high-mileage vehicles or the potential stasis-related issues associated with very low annual mileage. A prospective buyer should prioritise a rigorous evaluation of the braking system during a test drive. Given the recorded history of brake fluctuation and parking brake failures, it is essential to check for any pedal judder or pulsation under braking, which could indicate warped discs or sticking calipers. The electronic parking brake should be tested repeatedly to ensure it engages and disengages smoothly without error messages or unusual noises from the rear calipers. Any sensation of the vehicle pulling to one side during deceleration should be investigated as a potential sign of uneven braking force or binding components. Additional attention should be paid to the tyre condition and underbody inspection. Previous advisories have noted tyres wearing close to the legal limit on both the front and rear axles, so the current tread depth and evenness of wear should be verified. The 2021 advisory regarding front undercovers making inspection difficult suggests that certain mechanical components may be obscured, making it harder to visually confirm the state of the subframe or oil seals. Listen for any knocking or clunking from the front suspension during low-speed manoeuvres to ensure that the undercovers have not masked any developing wear in the suspension linkages.