2013 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · BD62 BDO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass during the most recent inspection on 27 March 2026 at 157,388 miles. This follows a period of consistent compliance where the car passed without defects. While a single failure occurred in late January 2024, the subsequent tests suggest that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified issues to ensure the vehicle remained road-legal. The mileage pattern indicates high annual usage, averaging approximately 12,100 miles per year, which places significant demand on wear-related components over thirteen years. A notable period of heavy use occurred between February 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered over 26,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle was used frequently for long-distance commuting, which typically accelerates the degradation of suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and braking hardware compared to lower mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage stress. Given the 157,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the front suspension arms, ball joints, and coil springs is essential to detect play or fatigue. The braking system should also be scrutinized for signs of thinning discs or sticking calipers, as high-frequency use often leads to accelerated wear. Although the recent MOT records show no current defects, the underside sills and exhaust mounting must be inspected for structural corrosion to ensure the high mileage has not compromised the integrity of the chassis.