2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · GU65 GGZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the latest test in March 2026 at 96,058 miles passed, it flagged multiple issues including an oil leak, thin front brake pads, and deteriorated registration plates. This follows a pattern seen in early 2025 where the car failed initially due to a split CV boot and an insecure exhaust system, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 96,058 miles over 11 years, the Peugeot has averaged approximately 8,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages for a small SUV. The data shows a period of high activity between July 2023 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in seventeen months. The gap between the clean March 2024 test at 84,352 miles and the subsequent failures in February 2025 indicates a period of accelerated wear on consumable items that was not serviced between those test intervals. A prospective buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front braking system, as thin pads and pitted discs have been recurring defects across 2023, 2025, and 2026. The reported oil leak in the most recent test requires a physical check under the engine to determine if it is a minor seal seep or a more significant leak. Furthermore, the previous failure of the split CV boot and snapped exhaust hangers suggests that the buyer should check for grease leakage around the driveshaft and ensure the exhaust system is structurally secured and free of excessive corrosion at the mounting points.