2011 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · LM61 UJD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2023 at 108,293 miles passed with only minor lighting and mirror defects, the previous year showed a significant failure in September 2022. The trend suggests that the owner addresses mechanical and suspension faults only once they result in a test failure, rather than replacing worn components during scheduled servicing. At 108,293 miles over approximately fifteen years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical domestic usage for an SUV of this age. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 5,700 miles covered between the October 2021 and October 2022 tests. This steady mileage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the low annual mileage relative to its age does not exempt it from the degradation of rubber components and brake surfaces seen in the MOT records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record flags recurring issues with the nearside front arm bushes and offside track rod ends. The 2022 failure specifically identified excessive play in the track rod end and wear on the suspension arm bush, faults that affect steering precision and tyre wear. Furthermore, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2022; the buyer should verify the current thickness and condition of these discs to ensure they have not been further neglected since that advisory. The physical condition of the mirror assemblies also requires attention, as the nearside mirror head was flagged as loose across both the 2022 and 2023 tests. This indicates a persistent mounting or internal failure that has not been fully rectified. Given the history of worn tyres reaching the legal limit in 2021, the buyer should also check for uneven tyre patterns to ensure the previously noted suspension faults have not caused lasting alignment damage.