2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · LS10 TZU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent MOT test in May 2022 at 96,574 miles passed with no defects recorded, the vehicle has not been tested in four years. This significant lapse means the current mechanical state of the car is unverified, and the lack of recent data suggests that any components may have aged considerably since the last official inspection. At 96,574 miles over 16 years, the Peugeot has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. However, the data shows a notable gap in recorded mileage between February 2021 and May 2022, where the car covered only 251 miles in over a year. This suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to degradation of rubber components, seized brake seals, and internal fluid corrosion that is not captured by a low mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems given the recurring issues in previous tests. The 2019 failure highlighted a fractured nearside front coil spring and binding rear service brakes, indicating that the suspension and braking hardware are prone to wear. Furthermore, the 2021 failure was particularly severe, involving a missing wheel fixing, exposed ply cords on tyres, and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light. These faults suggest a history of neglecting basic safety-critical checks. The buyer should specifically verify that the engine management system is functioning correctly and check for signs of uneven tyre wear or structural corrosion that often accompanies vehicles that sit idle for long durations.