2015 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · LB15 LWH

A pattern of recurring brake and tyre wear advisories defines the mechanical record of this 2015 Peugeot 308, with all four corners flagged for thinning pads, worn discs, and edge wear across multiple consecutive tests. The most recent attempt on 27 June 2024 resulted in a failure due to an inoperative engine management indicator lamp (MIL), categorised as a PRS dangerous defect, while the same day's pass was accompanied by advisories on both nearside tyres and the offside front tyre for being worn close to the legal limit on the edge. Earlier tests from 2021 through 2023 show a consistent theme of brake component wear, with discs noted as worn (though not excessively) on three separate occasions and pads flagged at the front in 2022 and at all four corners in 2023. The 2024 retest passing with the same tyre advisories still listed indicates either rapid subsequent wear or that replacement tyres were not fitted between the failure and the immediate retest, which a buyer should clarify. With 163,432 miles accumulated over roughly eleven years, this vehicle averages approximately 14,857 miles annually, a notably high figure for its age that points to sustained long-distance or commuter use rather than occasional running. MOT tests are recorded consistently from 2018 through 2024 with no multi-year gaps in testing, which is consistent with continuous road use rather than long off-road lay-up periods. The mileage context is mechanically relevant because high annual accumulation accelerates wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, and the recorded advisories align with this pattern of ongoing mechanical attrition rather than isolated incidents. For a prospective buyer, the brake and tyre history should drive the immediate inspection focus. Check the current state of all four brake discs for lipping, runout, and any scoring, as discs have been flagged across multiple tests and the 2023 advisory specifically noted nearside rear disc wear. Inspect pad material thickness directly through the caliper window on both axles, and feel for brake judder or vibration through the pedal during a firm stop from speed. On the test drive, listen for any binding or dragging from the calipers, particularly after the vehicle has been moving, as uneven pad wear was previously noted at all four corners. The tyres warrant close examination for uneven shoulder wear, which is characteristic of alignment or suspension geometry issues, and any new tyres fitted should be checked for matching size and load rating on the sidewall. The 2024 engine MIL failure is also worth scrutinising, as an illuminated malfunction indicator that prompted a PRS categorisation suggests an active emissions or sensor fault that requires diagnostic readout to identify. On startup, observe whether the lamp extinguishes promptly as it should, and during driving note any hesitation, rough idle, or unusual exhaust behaviour that could indicate an unresolved engine management issue. Given the high mileage, also probe the clutch for slip under load, check for oil seepage around the sump and cam cover, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion or blowing joints, as these wear items are typical at this odometer reading even where no specific advisories have been recorded.