2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Petrol · DS14 HBE

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 resulted in a pass at 131,176 miles, but it noted three defects: a coolant leak from the radiator and coolant bottle, a severely deteriorated off‑side front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover, and a nearside‑rear service brake that was binding but not excessively. Looking back, the vehicle showed a recurring pattern of brake binding (recorded in the June 2025 pass, the June 2025 fail and the May 2026 pass), tyre wear close to the legal limit (front inner tyres in June 2025 pass/fail and rear tyres in the May 2024 fail), and suspension‑arm pin or bush wear (June 2025 pass/fail). Additional issues that appeared only once but are still significant include an exhaust major leak (June 2025 fail), a split drive‑shaft CV boot (May 2024 fail), excessive play in a track‑rod‑end ball joint (May 2024 fail) and rear‑tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm (May 2024 fail). The persistence of brake binding across three consecutive tests suggests an ongoing issue that has not been fully resolved, while the appearance of new defects such as the coolant leak and anti‑roll‑bar dust‑cover deterioration indicates that wear is continuing to develop elsewhere. Overall, the condition trend appears stable to slightly worsening rather than improving. Mileage‑wise, the car has covered about 10 900 miles per year over its 12‑year life, which is typical for its age. This mileage level does not point to unusually high or low use, so the observed wear is consistent with normal age‑related deterioration rather than extreme hard use or prolonged storage. For a buyer, the priority checks should be: - Inspect the radiator and coolant bottle for any signs of leakage or low coolant level. - Examine the off‑side front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball‑joint dust covers for cracking or deterioration. - Test the rear brakes for binding or uneven drag.