2008 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KS08 XFP

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive repair pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 90,117 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. The trend shows a cycle where significant mechanical faults are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. The resolution of the drive shaft boots and the suspension ball joint between the two tests suggests the owner only performs the minimum work necessary to pass the annual inspection. At approximately 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,117 miles is notably low, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between November 2023 (84,677 miles) and October 2025 (90,117 miles), with only about 5,400 miles covered in two years. This low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing offside rear tyre and the corrosion on the brake hoses noted in recent tests despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components. The record flagged a fractured front coil spring and an excessively worn ball joint in 2024, followed by corrosion on the same spring in 2025. These issues indicate that the front end assembly is beginning to fatigue. The repeated failure of the CV boots suggests the drive joints are vulnerable to debris ingress. Additionally, the buyer should check for further lateral corrosion on the rear brake hoses and the thinning of the front brake discs, which have been noted as worn across multiple consecutive years.