2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · AF60 KNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive service pattern rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 127,537 miles passed, the car failed the initial inspection due to multiple mechanical defects. The trend over the last three years is unstable, as the consistently requires significant repairs only after failing a test, suggesting that the previous owner addressed only the minimum necessary to maintain legal compliance rather than monitoring component wear proactively. At 127,537 miles over sixteen years, the Peugeot 308 averages approximately 8,000 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a hatchback of this age. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,600 miles covered between October 2023 and September 2024, and another 3,800 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This steady mileage suggests the car has not sat idle for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake fluid. A buyer must pay close attention to the recurring front steering and suspension issues. The offside track rod end was flagged for excessive play in 2025, and the nearside equivalent failed in 2024. This indicates a potential trend of front-end components reaching the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the fractured offside front coil spring noted in 2024 is a serious safety failure that necessitates a thorough inspection of the remaining springs for similar signs of stress fatigue or corrosion-related cracking. The braking system also warrants scrutiny, as the September 2025 test identified slight corrosion to the ferrules of both rear brake hoses. While this did not cause a failure, corrosion on hose fittings is often a precursor to sudden fluid leaks. Combined with the 2024 failure for front brake pads being below the 1.5mm limit, it is clear that consumable components are neglected until they reach critical failure points. An inspection should verify the current thickness of all pads and the condition of the brake lines to ensure no immediate major expenditure is required.