2026 Tiggo 8 Summit Phev Auto Hybrid electric (clean) · DL26 FHM

The 2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Summit PHEV carries no recorded DVSA MOT test history at all. Because the vehicle is brand new for the current registration year, this absence is entirely expected rather than a red flag; cars do not require an MOT until they reach three years of age, so the next statutory roadworthiness check will not be due until 2029. With no advisories, failures, or component defects on file, there is no recorded pattern of wear to evaluate. The defining mechanical story at present is therefore simply that this vehicle has not yet entered the MOT testing cycle and remains within its manufacturer warranty period. Recorded mileage data has not been supplied alongside the MOT history, and no MOT mileage readings exist to compare against the vehicle age. As a PHEV variant, usage patterns for this model can vary considerably depending on how often the previous or current keeper has been charging the high-voltage battery and running on electric-only propulsion versus relying on the combustion engine. Without baseline figures, it is not possible to confirm whether the vehicle has covered high motorway mileage, predominantly short urban trips, or a mix of both, each of which places different demands on the braking system, suspension components, and plug-in hybrid powertrain. For a prospective buyer of a nearly new PHEV, the priority inspections should be directed at the areas that the MOT regime will eventually assess. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links, control arm bushes, or top mount bearings. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel or judder under firm application, as PHEV systems that use regenerative braking heavily can sometimes produce uneven pad and disc wear if the friction brakes are rarely used. The steering should track straight on a flat road without pulling, and any vibration through the wheel at speed warrants further investigation into wheel balance or potentially a tracking issue affecting the 19-inch factory wheels and tyres supplied with Summit trim. Particular attention should also be paid to the PHEV-specific hardware that the MOT test will only partially cover. The 12V auxiliary battery in the boot or under-bonnet location should be checked for secure mounting and clean terminals, and the high-voltage charging port and cable should be inspected for any physical damage, scorching, or wear around the connector. The vehicle should be observed starting on both pure electric and hybrid modes, with the driver information display confirming a healthy state of charge and no warning lamps relating to the hybrid system, emissions, or brake regeneration. A pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with Chery or other Chinese-market plug-in hybrids is strongly advisable given the relative newness of the brand in the UK market and the limited long-term reliability data available for this drivetrain.