2013 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · LB62 JOA

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by a single MOT failure recorded on 2024-01-04 at 91,495 miles. This failure was triggered by an excessively binding service brake that required immediate repair, a condition that was flagged in the 2024-12-09 test. The failure occurred after a period of relatively stable mileage accumulation, yet the persistent presence of the binding brake indicates a lack of proactive maintenance that could have prevented this issue in the future. The failure date is significantly closer to the present than the most recent passing test, suggesting that the vehicle has not undergone adequate preventative maintenance since the 2024-12-09 inspection. The mileage record demonstrates a distinct pattern of rapid accumulation over the last two years, culminating in the 2024-12-09 test at 93,723 miles. This rapid growth is consistent with the vehicle's age of approximately 13 years, yet it creates a significant risk of premature failure if the vehicle is not maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The 2024-12-09 test revealed that the rear service brakes were excessively binding, a condition that was absent in the 2024-01-04 passing test, highlighting a potential gap in the maintenance history where the brakes were not inspected or serviced as required. Given the recurring faults and the specific mechanical risks identified, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the rear service brakes and assess the overall structural integrity of the chassis. The 2024-12-09 test flagged a binding condition on the rear service brakes that was not present in the 2024-01-04 passing test, indicating a failure to maintain the brakes correctly. The 2024-12-09 test also identified nearside rear tyres slightly damaged or perishing, which may have been addressed in the 2024-01-04 passing test, but the 2024-12-09 failure suggests that the tyres were inspected and potentially addressed in a different manner or that the binding brake issue was not caught in that specific test. The buyer should verify the condition of the rear service brakes and the overall structural integrity of the chassis to ensure the vehicle meets the legal requirements for roadworthiness.