2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · AF14 MUY

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its suspension and drivetrain components. While the most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 93,483 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged deteriorating inner bushes on both nearside and offside front suspension arms, alongside a worn offside front top mount bearing. This follows a pattern of recurring issues, as the 07 October 2024 test at 88,172 miles also identified worn front suspension arm bushes and a defective rear exhaust mounting. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,790 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 76,142 miles in October 2022 to the current 93,483 miles in October 2025. This predictable usage pattern suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods, which often helps prevent certain types of rubber perishing, though the record shows the opposite is occurring with several seals and bushes. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension system. The repeated advisories for splitting and deteriorating suspension arm bushes, combined with the worn top mount bearing, indicate that significant component replacement is likely imminent to maintain handling and ride quality. The CV boot on the nearside front outer drive shaft has also been flagged as severely deteriorated in both the October 2023 failure and the October 2024 pass, suggesting that while the component may have been addressed, the area remains a point of concern for grease leakage and joint wear. The history also reveals intermittent issues with electrical components and tyres. The registration plate lamp has appeared as a fault in both the 2023 and 2025 tests, and the 16 October 2023 failure highlighted imbalanced front brakes and multiple tyre defects. While these are often consumable or minor electrical repairs, the recurring nature of the suspension and CV boot issues suggests a need to verify if these mechanical faults were actually rectified with high-quality parts or merely patched to pass the MOT.