2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · FP68 WVJ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass issued on 2026-02-09 at 80,172 miles, with no defects recorded. This follows a failed test just five days earlier on 2026-02-04, where the offside windscreen wiper, an illuminated engine management light, and excessive play in the offside front wheel bearing were noted. The swift rectification of all three issues within days indicates prompt attention to safety-critical faults, suggesting the most recent maintenance trend is improving. Mileage accumulation averages roughly 10,000 miles per year, aligning with typical usage for an eight-year-old car. However, the gap between the 2023-12-13 test at 57,884 miles and the next entry in 2025-01-23 at 71,249 miles covers nearly 13,500 miles in just over a year, indicating a period of heavier use. The subsequent tests in early 2026 show only incremental mileage increases of around 9,000 miles, suggesting a return to more moderate driving patterns. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front exhaust system, which has been flagged repeatedly for leaks since 2023, including a major leak and insecure mounting in January 2025. The engine management light has also appeared intermittently across multiple tests, pointing to a persistent underlying fault that warrants diagnostic scanning. Suspension components require close scrutiny, particularly the offside front wheel bearing replaced after the 2026 failure, alongside the previously noted slight play in the offside track rod end. Brake condition should be verified in person, given the history of thin front pads in 2023 and worn front discs as far back as 2021.