2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · GL59 XWK

The 2023‑12‑06 MOT at 105,947 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester recorded offside front tyre wear close to the legal limit and damage to the near and offside rear tyres. Repeated suspension advisories from 2020 onward, including perishing rubber bushes and a worn ball joint, show a modest worsening trend, but no serious mechanical failures have appeared since the 2020 test, leaving the vehicle presently roadworthy with advisory items. The mileage has risen from 27,363 miles in 2013 to 105,947 miles in 2023, an average of about 6,600 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for a 16‑year‑old Peugeot 308. The annual tests are continuous, with no extended periods of inactivity evident, and the incremental increase is steady rather than sporadic. A buyer should therefore examine the lower suspension arms, rubber bushes and ball joints for excessive play or corrosion, inspect the condition of the front and rear tyres for edge wear and cracking, and verify the functionality of the seat‑belt retraction mechanism. The history of corroded coil springs and the need to check brake calipers for binding, as well as the condition of the exhaust and structural integrity, are also prudent areas of inspection. Overall the Peugeot 308 is presently roadworthy, but the recurring advisories indicate that suspension components and tyre wear are likely to require attention soon, and a thorough pre‑purchase inspection should focus on these areas to assess remaining service life.