2008 Peugeot 308 1.4L Petrol · CY57 WYA

The Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 18 January 2022 at 92,021 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend shows a clean result following a single failure one month earlier, so the short-term record reads as resolved rather than worsening. Given the test is over four years old relative to today's date, the current condition cannot be confirmed from this history alone. The odometer moved only four miles between the 16 December 2021 failure and the 18 January 2022 pass, and the car shows 92,021 miles against an 18-year life. That equates to roughly 5,112 miles per year, which is low for the age. Such low use with a near-static reading suggests the vehicle stood idle for long periods, a pattern that often hides perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and corroding brake discs rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. The December 2021 failure carries no listed defects, which points to administrative or unrecorded minor causes rather than a hard mechanical fault. The subsequent pass with no advisories means the tester raised no concerns on suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity at 92,017 to 92,021 miles. Still, a four-year gap since testing means a buyer must commission a fresh inspection before relying on this record. In person, check the front coil springs and suspension arms for corrosion from prolonged standing, and confirm the brake calipers are not binding after disuse. Verify the tyre sidewalls for cracking and the exhaust for internal rust. The sparse history gives no recurring fault trend, but the age and idle pattern make a current mechanical check essential.