2018 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · FP68 FNF

A pattern of largely clean MOT results defines the mechanical narrative of this 2018 Peugeot 308, with five consecutive passes between 2022 and late 2025 and no recorded failures or refusals across the documented test history. The most recent examination on 17 December 2025 again resulted in a pass, but the examiner did flag the first advisory entries against the vehicle, suggesting that consumable wear is beginning to surface as the car accumulates age and mileage. The advisory concerning the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge is particularly noteworthy, as shoulder-edge wear is typically indicative of an alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple age-related tread loss. The combination of brake pad thinning at both rear inner positions points to the rear brake mechanism as the next scheduled maintenance item, and a buyer should not assume the pads have substantial life remaining. At 54,342 miles over eight years, this Peugeot has covered approximately 6,793 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a privately used family hatchback of this age and not unusual in either direction. There are no extended gaps between MOT tests that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for prolonged periods, with annual testing recorded consistently from 2022 onwards, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing sudden jumps that might indicate inconsistent use or clock irregularities. Mechanically, this average annual mileage implies a moderate but steady rate of wear across suspension components, engine oil and filter service intervals, tyres, and braking components, and the car should not be regarded as either particularly low-use or excessively high-mileage for its vintage. From a pre-purchase inspection standpoint, attention should focus on the specific components flagged at the most recent test. The offside front tyre edge wear warrants a close visual inspection of the remaining tread across the full width of the tyre and a check of the wheel alignment, particularly camber settings, as uneven wear can rapidly repeat on a replacement tyre if the geometry is outside tolerance. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, vague or drifting steering, or uneven tracking, all of which could indicate worn wishbone bushes, top mounts, or droplinks contributing to the observed edge wear. Given that the rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin on both inner positions, the rear caliper guides and slider mechanisms should be examined for free movement, and the brake pedal feel should be tested on the road for any pulling to one side under firm application or judder through the pedal, which would suggest binding calipers or warped rear discs requiring attention beyond a simple pad replacement. The remaining advisory items are minor in nature, with the windscreen chip being purely cosmetic provided it falls outside the driver's direct line of sight and does not exceed 10mm in diameter within the swept area. The car has demonstrated strong underlying structural and emissions compliance, having passed every test without a single corrosion, exhaust, lighting, or structural advisory, which is reassuring for a vehicle now entering its eighth year. Provided the front tyre wear is properly investigated, the rear brakes are addressed promptly, and a test drive reveals no underlying suspension or steering concerns, this 308 presents as a mechanically sound prospect with a clear and largely untroubled MOT history.