2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · HN60 PFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2024 at 77,322 miles passed, but with multiple advisories related to steering components and tyre condition. While the vehicle has passed its last two tests, the history of failures in 2022 and 2023 suggests that mechanical and safety defects are often only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At 16 years old, the recorded 77,322 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 4,800 miles. This low-use profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age rather than mechanical wear. Between August 2023 and September 2024, the car covered only 3,575 miles, suggesting it may sit for extended periods. Such inactivity frequently correlates with the presence of perished tyres and perished dust covers, like the track rod end covers noted in the 2024 inspection. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages, coil springs, and track rod ends. The fractured offside front coil spring in 2023 is a common symptom of age-related fatigue in low-mileage vehicles. Furthermore, the ABS and electronic stability control faults recorded in 2023 require verification to ensure the sensors or modules were properly rectified and not merely cleared of a fault code. The tyre history also shows a trend of neglect, with multiple entries for tread depth below legal limits or physical damage across 2022, 2023, and 2024. The advisory for a cracking offside front tyre in the latest test indicates that the rubber is failing due to age, necessitating immediate replacement regardless of remaining depth. Check the sidewalls for dry rot and ensure the ABS light remains off during operation.