2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium EV Electricity · FV71 TPX

The 2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium EV presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 4 November 2025 at 34,108 miles passing cleanly with zero defects. This is a positive shift from the previous test on 22 November 2024 at 29,676 miles, where the tester flagged binding on both the nearside and rear service brakes, albeit not excessively. The resolution of those brake advisories by the following year suggests the issue was addressed rather than ignored, pointing to a responsible ownership pattern. The vehicle's electric drivetrain inherently reduces wear on traditional braking components through regenerative braking, making the earlier binding calipers a notable but now resolved concern. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2024 test at 29,676 miles and the November 2025 test at 34,108 miles, the car covered 4,432 miles in twelve months, which aligns with the overall average of roughly 6,822 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The record is sparse, with only three tests documented, but each entry shows a clear and logical progression in mileage. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focusing on the braking system. Although the November 2025 test was clean, the binding rear brakes flagged just twelve months earlier warrant a close physical check of the caliper slides, pistons, and handbrake mechanisms on both rear wheels. Uneven pad wear or a caliper that is slow to retract could indicate the problem has resurfaced. The front brakes and all suspension bushes should also be inspected, as electric vehicles carry significant battery weight that can accelerate wear on lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links. Beyond the brakes, the tyre condition deserves attention. The regenerative braking system places different demands on tyre grip and wear patterns compared to conventional vehicles, and any uneven wear should be noted. Given the vehicle's age, a careful check of the underside for corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points is advisable, along with verification that the high-voltage battery casing remains intact and free from damage. The cleanest MOT in the record is the most recent one, which is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician familiar with electric vehicles remains the sensible course of action.