2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · GF64 ACZ

The 2026-04-29 test passed with no defects, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the immediate prior failure on the same day for excessive play in the off‑side front track‑rod end ball joint shows a recent corrective action. The maintenance trend is mixed: recurring suspension and tyre issues in earlier years contrast with the recent successful repair, suggesting the owner has addressed prior faults but the history points to periodic neglect of suspension wear. The recorded mileage of 111,715 at 12 years equates to about 9,300 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments are steady, with no long periods of stagnation; the jump from 72,126 miles in January 2023 to 75,363 miles in May 2023 represents a 3,200‑mile increase over four months, and subsequent rises of roughly 12,000 miles per year are consistent with normal usage. The record is relatively clean with no extended idle periods evident. The history flags repeated wear on suspension components – the off‑side front track‑rod end ball joint, both upper anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints, and the near‑side front inner wheel arch damage – indicating that suspension bushes and joints should be examined for play or corrosion. Repeated tyre wear close to the legal limit and instances of cracking or perishing suggest a close check of tyre condition, tread depth and sidewall integrity. Brake fluid contamination in 2023 and the 2026 failure on the track‑rod end imply that brake system components, including calipers and discs, merit a thorough inspection, as does the condition of the exhaust and structural rust, especially given the 2023 advisory on the off‑side rear registration plate lamp and washer fluid insufficiency. While the latest MOT confirms roadworthiness, the cumulative record reveals a pattern of intermittent mechanical and structural issues that a prospective buyer should verify in person, particularly suspension linkage play, tyre wear, brake system health, and any signs of corrosion or structural damage to the wheel arches or chassis.