2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium Ptech S/S 1.2L Petrol · LC71 GUX

The defining mechanical theme for this 2021 Peugeot 2008 is a current and unresolved concern with the front braking system, which was flagged at the most recent test on 23 February 2026. The vehicle initially failed that day with majors recorded against both front windscreen wiper blades clearing ineffectively and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, while two advisories were also raised under the brake section. On the same date, the car was presented again and passed, but the brake-related advisories carried over to the pass certificate unchanged, meaning the discs on all four corners are worn, pitted or scored, and the rear brake actuation is fluctuating on both sides. A further minor was recorded at the prior test in February 2025 for a defective nearside wiper blade, so a pattern of wiper and front-end glazing component wear is also evident across the last two annual tests. The cluster of brake deterioration and wiper defects represents the primary area to investigate rather than a single isolated observation. With 41,820 miles recorded over five years, annual mileage sits at roughly 8,360 miles per year, which is consistent with typical mixed private use for a car of this age. There is no evidence in the MOT history of a multi-year testing gap, so the record does not point to a prolonged period off the road or any sudden acceleration in mileage. Mechanically, this average rate of accumulation is a neutral point rather than a positive one, as the braking components flagged at test are wear items that deteriorate steadily with mileage, and the front discs and pads in particular will already have covered substantial service. The rear brake fluctuation, together with all four disc advisories, suggests wear is fairly evenly distributed across the axle set rather than confined to one corner. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the braking system flagged at the 2026 test. On a road test, listen for any grinding, scraping or rhythmic squeal from the front wheels that would suggest the pitted discs have worn through to the pad material, and feel for vibration or judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under moderate to firm stops, which would confirm the discs are at or beyond their re-cut limit. At low speed, listen for any rubbing noise from the rear wheels which would tie into the fluctuating service brake advisory and could indicate a sticking caliper, seized slide pins or a fatigued handbrake mechanism. A visual check of the nearside front wiper linkage is also warranted, given the 2025 and 2026 entries for wiper defects, to ensure the wiper arm is not bent or the motor is struggling on full sweep. Beyond the documented items, the test drive should be used to confirm there are no secondary consequences of the flagged brake wear. Apply light and progressive pedal pressure from cold and listen for any binding or uneven pull to either side that would confirm uneven calliper operation, and on a quiet road check for ABS intervention under hard braking to ensure the system is functioning correctly with the worn discs. Inspect the inner and outer faces of all four wheels for visible lipping on the disc edges and any scoring that can be felt with a gloved finger, as the advisory describes pitting across all four corners. The tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction recorded as a major in February should also be verified before purchase, as it could be a simple sensor battery failure or could indicate corroded valve stems, which are worth checking directly at each wheel.