2022 Peugeot 308 Allure Premium B-HDI S/S A 1.5L Diesel · EX22 MMF

The latest recorded MOT outcome for this 2022 Peugeot 308 is a Pass dated 5 June 2026, achieved immediately after a Fail recorded the same day. The failure related solely to an offside rear tyre with a cut exposing the ply or cords, which is a clearly defined tyre integrity issue rather than a systemic mechanical fault, and was presumably rectified by replacement before the retest was conducted. The presence of an advisory for an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit or on its edge on the same test does, however, suggest some uneven wear pattern developing on the front axle that warrants close attention. Looking back to the previous test on 6 June 2025, the vehicle passed with two advisories covering a nearside rear tyre showing slight damage, cracking or perishing, and front brake pads wearing thin, which collectively point to a pattern of consumable wear rather than any structural or mechanical deterioration. Overall, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable but the recurring tyre-related advisories and brake pad wear suggest that the consumable items on this vehicle are being used at a rate consistent with active rather than gentle service. With 57,713 miles recorded over approximately four years, this Peugeot 308 is covering around 14,428 miles per year, which is notably higher than the typical 8,000 to 10,000 miles associated with average private use. This level of annual mileage indicates that the vehicle has been in regular service, likely involving a mix of commuting and longer journeys, and mechanically this means that wear items such as clutch components, suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, tyres, and drivetrain mounts will have been worked consistently rather than allowed to deteriorate through standing. There are no unusual gaps in the recorded mileage pattern that would suggest prolonged periods of inactivity, so the main implication is one of accelerated consumable wear rather than calendar-related degradation, though the high mileage also brings forward the likely replacement of major service items such as timing belt, if applicable to this BlueHDi powertrain, along with diesel-specific components like the dual-mass flywheel and EGR valve. For a prospective buyer, the most important areas to inspect physically given the recorded history are the tyres and braking system. The advisory for the offside front inner tyre worn close to the limit or on its edge suggests a possible tracking or suspension geometry issue, so the front and rear wheels should be checked for even tread across the full width, and the vehicle should be driven over uneven road or speed humps to listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension that could indicate worn wishbone bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar links. A test drive should also include firm braking from around 40 mph to check for any shudder through the steering wheel, which would indicate warped front brake discs, or any pulling to one side which could suggest a binding caliper. With the 2025 advisory noting front brake pads were wearing thin, the current pad material should be measured directly through the wheel spokes and the discs inspected for lipping and surface corrosion, particularly given that replacements fitted since that advisory may now be approaching mid-life. Beyond the recorded items, the higher than average annual mileage means that all routine service items should be treated as approaching or past their normal intervals. The diesel particulate filter should be confirmed as functioning correctly, ideally by ensuring the vehicle regularly completes longer journeys to allow active regeneration, and the timing belt or chain service interval for this engine verified against the service book. Brake fluid, which degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, should be checked for its age and replaced if older than two years, as should the coolant and any diesel fuel system additives. The 12V battery should be load-tested given that high-mileage vehicles often have numerous short cycles that reduce battery life, and the underside of the vehicle should be examined for any oil or coolant leaks from the engine, turbo, or intercooler piping that might not yet have reached the threshold of an MOT failure. Finally, a thorough road test paying attention to clutch bite point smoothness, any hesitation or smoke from the turbo diesel engine under acceleration, and the operation of the stop-start system will help confirm whether this higher-mileage example remains a sound mechanical proposition.