2018 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · FE68 GFG

The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 March 2026 at 24,602 miles, returned a pass, but the tester flagged four advisories that signal a shift from the previously clean records. Both front anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes are worn, though not yet causing excessive movement, and both rear tyres show signs of perishing or cracking on the 165/60/15 tyres. This marks a notable change from the three consecutive clean passes between 2022 and 2025. The maintenance trend is therefore not stable; it shows early-stage wear emerging on suspension and rubber components after a long period of zero defects. The advisories are minor in isolation, but their simultaneous appearance suggests the car may have been sitting idle or driven very gently for extended periods, allowing rubber bushes and tyres to deteriorate from age rather than mileage. The mileage pattern is unusual and worth scrutinising carefully. Between 14 October 2023 at 17,238 miles and 17 March 2025 at 21,463 miles, the car covered 4,225 miles in roughly 17 months, a moderate pace. Yet between 17 March 2025 and 12 March 2026, it added only 3,139 miles over nearly 12 months. Over its full eight-year life, the annual average sits at just 3,075 miles, well below the typical UK figure of 8,000 to 12,000. Such low annual use raises legitimate questions about long-term standing periods, which would explain the perished rear tyres and worn anti-roll bar bushes, both classic symptoms of a vehicle that spends more time parked than moving. Buyers should verify whether the recorded mileage is consistent with the car's physical condition and service history. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and underbody condition. The recurring anti-roll bar linkage wear flagged in March 2026 on both sides warrants a close check of the drop links, subframe mounting points, and lower arm bushes for play or corrosion. Given the low mileage, structural rust is less likely but not impossible if the car has been stored in damp conditions. The rear tyres showing perishing should prompt a thorough inspection of all four tyres, including the sidewalls and date codes, to determine whether they are original or have aged unevenly. The brake history is relatively benign. The October 2024 advisory for a worn front brake disc was minor and did not recur in the March 2026 test, suggesting the disc was replaced or remained within tolerance. Still, a test drive should confirm that braking is even, with no pulling or judder, and that the handbrake holds on a gradient. Overall, this Peugeot 108 presents as a low-mileage car with emerging age-related wear rather than high-mileage abuse. The advisories are manageable, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension bush condition and tyre age would be a prudent step before committing.