2015 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · FD15 LWS

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 29 August 2025, but the overall maintenance trend is concerning and suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to vehicle upkeep. The history reveals a pattern of repeated failures and a steady accumulation of suspension and steering wear. The transition from minor advisories in 2024 regarding suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links to a major failure and a dangerous brake disc classification in 2025 indicates that critical wear items have been left to deteriorate until they became immediate safety risks. With 92,613 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle has averaged around 8,419 miles per year. This is a typical usage profile for a small hatchback, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of standing. However, this mileage puts the car in a phase where major wear-and-tear components, such as shock absorbers, suspension bushings, and steering rack components, naturally reach the end of their service life. The recorded history confirms this, as the vehicle has already required replacement shock absorbers and is now showing significant wear in the steering and suspension geometry. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to the front end of the vehicle. The most recent advisory regarding play in both steering rack inner joints is a significant point of concern, as this can lead to vague steering response and accelerated tyre wear. During a test drive, listen for clunking or knocking sounds when turning the wheel at low speeds or driving over uneven road surfaces. Given the history of worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, the vehicle may exhibit instability under braking or a lack of precision in cornering. It is highly recommended to have the steering rack and suspension geometry professionally inspected to determine if a full rack replacement or further bushing work is imminent. The previous dangerous failure for seriously weakened brake discs suggests a history of neglecting braking system maintenance. You should inspect the current brake discs for any signs of scoring, lip formation, or corrosion on the inner faces. Additionally, the record of an empty coolant bottle and a transmission driveshaft oil seal leak indicates inconsistent fluid management. Check the coolant level and look for signs of oil weeping around the nearside driveshaft. Finally, given the previous reports of heavily cracking and splitting rear tyres, verify the date codes on all current tyres to ensure they are not perished, as age-related rubber degradation is a common risk for vehicles of this vintage regardless of the remaining tread depth.