2018 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · FN67 HLV

The 2018 Peugeot 208 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 May 2026 at 85,850 miles, passed but flagged four advisories, indicating a worsening trend in braking system health. The tester noted worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside a binding offside rear service brake. An oil leak was also flagged, though deemed not excessive at the time of test. These are not immediate failures, but they point to a vehicle that has recently developed multiple brake-related issues simultaneously, which often suggests deferred servicing or a lack of proactive disc and caliper maintenance. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,731 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 34,311 miles in May 2022 to 85,850 miles by May 2026, with no significant gaps or anomalies in the annual test cycle. The 10,000-mile jump between the 2025 and 2026 tests is slightly above the annual average but not alarming. What stands out is that the vehicle ran clean with zero advisories in May 2022 at 34,311 miles, yet advisories have appeared in every subsequent test, suggesting wear has accelerated as the car has aged past the 50,000-mile mark. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The recurring disc wear advisories in the May 2026 test, combined with the binding rear caliper, warrant a thorough check of disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper slide pin operation. The oil leak flagged in the same test needs sourcing, whether from the rocker cover gasket, camshaft seals, or the oil filter housing, as even minor leaks can worsen and contaminate brake components or the clutch. The suspension bush wear noted in May 2025 at 75,896 miles on both front lower arms may have progressed, so a push-test or pry-bar check of front suspension bushes and ball joints is advisable. Tyre condition has been a recurring minor theme, with cracking and perishing flagged on rear tyres in both 2023 and 2024. While these were advisory-level defects, persistent sidewall degradation suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to UV, which can accelerate rubber deterioration. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for date codes, sidewall cracking, and uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. Overall, the car is roadworthy on paper, but the clustering of brake and fluid-related advisories in the latest test signals that a pre-purchase inspection focused on the braking and lubrication systems would be a prudent step.