2008 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · LB08 AFE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 74,145 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a shift toward persistent mechanical fluid issues. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the 2025 and 2026 tests both flagged a front oil leak. Although the tester noted these leaks were not excessive, the recurrence across two consecutive years suggests a weeping seal or gasket that has not yet been professionally rectified. The mileage profile is characteristically low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. There is a notable gap in recorded data between July 2022 and April 2024, where the car covered only 2,141 miles in nearly two years. Conversely, the usage increased significantly to 7,080 miles between 2024 and 2026. This low-frequency usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the history of tyre sidew cracking and perished bushing failures. A buyer must inspect the engine bay specifically for the source of the recurring oil leak, as the previous failure at 67,065 miles indicated an excessive leak that required repair. The history also reveals a recurring vulnerability with anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, which failed in both 2022 and 2024. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes, brake lines, and tyre integrity is essential to ensure that long-term standing has not caused structural rot or dry rot in critical components.