2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · AK64 CNF

The 2014 Peugeot 308 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 May 2026 at 132,236 miles, passed but flagged four distinct advisories that suggest the car is entering a phase of accumulating wear rather than being in peak mechanical condition. The tester noted a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. A rear brake disc was worn, pitted, or scored, and the nearside rear service brake was binding. The offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush was worn but not yet resulting in excessive movement. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 30 April 2025 at 130,081 miles, the trend is clearly worsening over the most recent twelve-month interval. The 2025 failure the day before the clean pass was for minor electrical and lamp aim items plus thin front brake pads, which were evidently rectified promptly, so that episode does not indicate neglect. The current advisories, however, point to a car that has not been kept on top of preventive maintenance in the last year. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. From 110,133 miles on 12 May 2023 to 124,211 miles on 15 April 2204, the car covered roughly 14,000 miles in eleven months. From 124,211 miles in April 2024 to 130,081 miles in April 2025, it added approximately 5,870 miles, a notable slowdown. The final jump from 130,081 miles in April 2025 to 132,236 miles in May 2026 represents just 2,155 miles over thirteen months, suggesting very light recent use or possibly a period of limited activity. The overall average of roughly 11,000 miles per year is unremarkable for this age group, and there are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the rear braking system first. The binding nearside rear service brake combined with a worn, pitted rear disc suggests a sticking caliper or seized sliding mechanism, which will generate excessive heat, accelerate pad wear, and potentially damage the disc beyond economical repair. The offside front lower suspension arm bush wear, while not yet severe, should be checked for play with a pry bar, as deterioration here will affect steering precision and tyre wear patterns. The nearside rear tyre edge wear reinforces the need to inspect rear suspension alignment and wheel tracking. Beyond the flagged items, the 132,236-mile figure on a twelve-year-old chassis warrants a thorough underside inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, as structural integrity on these vehicles can deteriorate significantly if maintenance has lapsed. The exhaust system and DPF function should also be verified given the recent drop in annual mileage, which can lead to clogging from incomplete regeneration cycles.