2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · CU09 SWN

The 2009 PEUGEOT 308 is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history presents a clear pattern of deterioration rather than a stable trend. The 2024 test at 112,076 miles failed immediately, indicating that the vehicle has experienced a complete breakdown of its mechanical systems since the last official inspection. This is not a single incident but a sustained failure where the engine and transmission have failed to meet the 100% safety requirement, suggesting that the vehicle has been neglected for over three years. The mileage accumulation is stark, with the vehicle averaging approximately 6,593 miles per year. This rate is consistent with a vehicle that has been driven for roughly 17 years, yet it is significantly lower than the 112,076 miles recorded at the 2024 test. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 data points is critical; the 2023 test was passed at 106,695 miles, but the 2024 test shows the same mileage after failure. This rapid loss of mileage suggests that the vehicle has been driven at a speed that is unsustainable for a 17-year-old car, or that the mechanical components have degraded so severely that the engine cannot operate even at full throttle. Consequently, the buyer must inspect the car in person to identify specific structural and mechanical faults that have accumulated since the most recent failure. Given the history of a failed MOT, the most likely issues include binding rear brakes, worn-out suspension bushes, or severe corrosion on the exhaust system. The vehicle may also have failed on the front brakes or the drivetrain, as the 2024 test failure is attributed to the engine and transmission, not just the brakes. A thorough inspection is required to determine if these issues are due to basic consumable wear or if they represent a serious structural failure that requires immediate replacement.