2018 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · LS18 RXF

The most recent DVSA examination on 27 November 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that at the point of test the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements. Reviewing the broader MOT history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than deteriorating, though it is worth observing the spread of advisories across recent tests. The earlier 2024 dangerous failure for a road wheel with more than one fixing missing is an isolated and quite serious event, but such wheel fastener defects are typically the result of improper wheel removal and refit rather than an inherent vehicle fault. A pattern of advisory items relating to front brake wear, brake disc surface condition, anti-roll bar ball joint play, and front tyre edge wear does emerge across the 2021 to 2025 period, which suggests the front end of the vehicle is bearing the brunt of wear and is an area warranting close attention at the point of purchase. With a recorded mileage of 74,330 miles over approximately eight years, the Peugeot 308 is averaging around 9,291 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and sector. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged standing, nor any evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between tests. This steady, moderate usage pattern is generally favourable from a corrosion and component-seizure standpoint, although it does not insulate the car from age-related degradation of rubber, fluids, electrical, and cosmetic components. Given the recurring advisories around front brake pads thinning and front brake disc pitting recorded in 2023, together with the offside front tyre edge wear advisory in 2025, the prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front braking and suspension geometry. Brake discs that have been previously noted as pitted will, by now at 74,330 miles, almost certainly require either machining or replacement, and the corresponding pads should be measured for remaining friction material. On a test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding under light braking, watch for brake shudder through the steering wheel which indicates disc run-out or thickness variation, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding or sticking caliper, particularly on the nearside. The nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint slight play advisory from April 2025 should be rechecked, as anti-roll bar linkages and drop links tend to deteriorate progressively and can produce clonking or rattling noises over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. Uneven or inner-edge tyre wear, as previously noted, can also point to worn suspension bushes, tracking misalignment, or deteriorated strut top mounts, all of which would justify a four-wheel geometry check and a physical examination of the bushes for cracking and perishing. The historical nearside rear brake disc pitting advisory from 2021 should similarly be followed up, as pitted rear discs can produce pedal pulsation and, if left, lead to premature pad wear. Beyond the recorded defects, the vehicle is now eight years old and warrants several age-related inspections irrespective of its moderate mileage. All four tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, and checking of the rubber compound, as tyres degrade with calendar age even when tread remains adequate, and any tyre older than six years from its DOT manufacture date should be viewed with caution. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength and state of charge, as batteries of this age commonly fail without warning. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual gearbox oil should be verified for recent renewal in line with manufacturer service intervals, since these fluids degrade by time as well as mileage. Finally, a careful walk-around should be conducted for any emerging corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the underbody, while a cold start will reveal any timing chain or engine management concerns that may not be apparent once the engine is warm.