2011 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · LS61 RMU

This 2011 Peugeot 308 has demonstrated consistent MOT compliance over the past five cycles, with the most recent test on 4 April 2025 at 99,948 miles resulting in a clean pass and no advisories. The absence of defects across all examinations—including the near-simultaneous pass and fail at 79,265 and 79,266 miles in April 2023—suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a baseline standard, though the repeated test at identical mileage hints at either a rushed or opportunistic MOT booking rather than proactive servicing. No recurring faults or advisories appear in the record, which implies the tester did not identify any latent issues requiring attention beyond routine wear items. That said, the lack of advisories in recent tests does not preclude hidden concerns, particularly in components like suspension bushes or coil springs, which often fail without immediate MOT consequences. The mileage progression of approximately 6,663 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—covering 3,269 miles in just over a year—suggests either seasonal storage or variable driving patterns. The most notable anomaly is the identical mileage for the failed and passed tests in April 2023, which could indicate a test centre error or a vehicle that was driven briefly between examinations. There are no extended periods of inactivity or rapid mileage spikes that would raise immediate red flags for excessive wear, but the lack of service records means critical intervals for items like timing belts, differential fluid, or brake fluid flushes cannot be verified. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—due to their common failure modes and the vehicle’s age. The brakes, while not flagged in tests, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven through wet or heavy loads. Structural integrity should also be checked, particularly around wheel arches and sills, where corrosion can compromise safety without immediate MOT failure. Finally, the absence of advisories does not rule out minor leaks or worn consumables like wiper blades or brake pads, which should be inspected for thickness and condition. No major red flags emerge from the MOT record, but a thorough mechanical assessment remains essential.