2008 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KP58 XOV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on August 30, 2025 at 128,453 miles secured a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior due to a dangerous offside rear tyre with exposed cords. The presence of play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage further suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical faults once they reach a point of inspection failure. At 128,453 miles over 18 years, the car averages approximately 7,136 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages for its age. The data shows a significant jump of 23,554 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024. This rapid accumulation in a single year explains the heavy wear noted during the 2024 test, where the front brake discs were significantly worn and pads were below the legal thickness limit, suggesting the vehicle was being used hard without sufficient oversight between service intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension components thoroughly, as the nearside anti-roll bar linkage has already been flagged for play. The history of a leaking injector seal in 2024 is a known engine concern for this model that requires a visual check for carbon buildup or oil weeping around the cylinder head. Given the previous failure for brake components and the recent issues with edge tyre wear, the entire geometry should be checked for uneven wear to ensure no underlying alignment issues are causing premature degradation of consumables.