2016 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · JU60 XXX

Consistent compliance with annual roadworthiness standards defines this vehicle's history, which shows a stable record of passes punctuated only by a minor lighting adjustment failure in August 2025. The most recent inspection on 12 August 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, maintaining a trend of minimal intervention requirements over the past seven years. Aside from the single failure regarding headlamp alignment, which was rectified immediately, the vehicle has demonstrated a lack of recurring structural or mechanical issues during its annual assessments. Accumulating approximately 33,685 miles over a decade results in an average annual usage of roughly 3,368 miles, a figure significantly lower than the national average for a vehicle of this type. This low-mileage profile suggests the car has spent considerable time stationary or confined to short-distance urban journeys. While this limits the wear typically associated with high-speed motorway driving, it necessitates a thorough inspection of components that may suffer from inactivity, such as seized brake mechanisms or perished rubber seals and bushes that do not benefit from the regular heat cycles and lubrication movement found in higher-mileage vehicles. During your test drive, pay particular attention to the operation of the parking brake, which was flagged as requiring adjustment in the 2025 MOT record. Engage the lever or electronic switch on a steep incline to ensure the vehicle holds firmly without excessive travel or delayed engagement. If the car feels sluggish to move away after being parked, this may indicate that the rear calipers or cable mechanisms are binding, a common symptom in vehicles that are not driven daily. Listen closely for any dragging noises or metallic scraping from the rear wheels, which would suggest the brake pads are not retracting correctly from the discs. Beyond the braking system, the low annual mileage warrants a careful evaluation of the suspension and steering components for any signs of premature degradation. As you navigate over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, listen for any knocking, clunking, or creaking sounds originating from the front or rear axles, which could indicate that suspension bushes or drop links have hardened or cracked due to age rather than distance covered. Ensure the steering remains precise and free of vibrations, and verify that the headlamps provide a clear, symmetrical beam pattern, confirming that the alignment correction from the previous year remains accurate and that the headlamp units themselves are not showing signs of internal condensation or clouding.