2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DU68 FDZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift from a clean record to emerging mechanical wear. While the car passed its May 2026 test at 32,015 miles, the tester identified pitted and scored front brake discs alongside a defective front exhaust mounting. This represents a departure from the perfect records seen in the previous three years, suggesting that components are now beginning to succumb to age-related degradation despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year over the eight-year period. Data shows a steady progression, moving from 10,911 miles in May 2022 to 32,015 miles in May 2026. This low-use pattern often leads to specific types of wear on rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the 2023 advisory at 16,516 miles where front and offside rear tyres showed signs of perishing from age rather than tread wear. A buyer should prioritize an inspection of the braking system to determine if the pitting on the discs requires immediate replacement to prevent poor performance or noise. The defective exhaust mounting also requires attention to ensure the system remains secure and does not cause excessive stress on the manifold. Given the history of tyre perishing, a thorough check of the rubber sidewalls for dry cracking is essential, as the low annual mileage often means the rubber compound ages out before the tread depth is exhausted.