2018 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · AE67 RAM

This 2018 Peugeot 308 presents an unusually clean DVSA roadworthiness record across its testing lifetime, with every annual examination since 2023 returning a pass certificate entirely free of advisories or defects. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 produced a clean pass with no recorded issues, and this continues a pattern established over at least four consecutive tests where the vehicle has demonstrated compliance across all inspected categories including brakes, tyres, suspension, emissions, lights, and structural components. The single earlier failure recorded on 19 January 2023 is of minimal concern because no defects were logged against it, suggesting a minor administrative or category-specific technicality that was resolved immediately, as evidenced by the pass certificate issued the same day. The complete absence of corrosion advisories, suspension component wear flags, brake disc or pipe condition notes, or exhaust system deterioration marks over multiple years is notable for an eight-year-old vehicle and suggests the car has not yet entered the phase where age-related structural and component degradation typically begins to surface in MOT testing. Against the eight-year lifespan, the recorded 65,669 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 8,200 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a privately owned family hatchback of this class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history to suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between annual tests appears consistent with regular daily use rather than long-term storage or unusually high-distance motorway running. Mechanically, this level of usage means the vehicle will have accumulated wear on its major service items at predictable intervals, with the engine, manual or automatic transmission, clutch assembly, and turbocharger (if fitted to the diesel or higher-output petrol variants) all having seen proportionate working life. Brake discs and pads will have undergone multiple replacement cycles, while suspension components including front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear axle bushings will be approaching the latter portion of their expected service life, though none of this is reflected in any advisory issued to date. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged by DVSA testers that warrant targeted suspicion, but a thorough physical inspection and test drive remains essential given the mileage. On the road, pay close attention to any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or uneven surfaces, as front lower wishbone rear bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are known wear items on the Peugeot 308 platform and would not necessarily have been flagged if still within advisory tolerance at the time of test. Listen also for strut top bearing creaks when turning the steering at low speed, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel which could indicate deteriorating tie rod ends or steering rack mountings. Under braking, check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the pedal, or grinding noises that would suggest worn discs or a binding caliper, particularly given the mileage on the odometer. A careful inspection of the underbody and wheel arches is worthwhile despite the clean MOT history, as corrosion on rear axle assemblies, brake pipe unions, and suspension subframe mounting points can develop gradually on this model without yet triggering an advisory. Examine the engine bay for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover gasket, turbo oil feed lines (if applicable), and power steering rack, all of which are common leakage points on higher-mileage Peugeot 308s. Verify that all dashboard warning lights illuminate correctly on ignition and extinguish promptly once running, and confirm that the climate control, infotainment system, and electric window mechanisms all function as expected, as electrical faults on this generation of 308 are not uncommon. Finally, ensure a full service history is present, particularly evidence of cambelt or timing chain replacement at the manufacturer-recommended interval, as this is a critical maintenance item that will safeguard the engine's long-term integrity regardless of the unblemished MOT record.