2019 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · ME19 XRC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the braking system. While it passed the latest test in February 2026 at 40,847 miles, the tester flagged a fluctuating offside front service brake and imbalanced braking requirements. This follows a pattern of issues from the February 2025 test at 36,890 miles, where imbalanced brakes and thin pads were already noted, indicating a failure to address developing mechanical wear. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 40,847 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,835 miles. The data suggests the car sees light use, yet the gaps between tests, such as the 8,433-mile interval between June 2022 and January 2024, indicate the vehicle may sit for long periods which can leads to the issues observed. The failure in January 2024 due to a structural bulge in the offside front tyre and a faulty washer highlights that basic safety checks have occasionally been neglected despite the low total mileage. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front braking assembly. The recurring reports of pitted or scored discs and imbalanced pads across 2025 and 2026 suggest the calipers may be sticking or the system is suffering from corrosion. The nearside front wheel bearing, which showed slight play in 2022, should also be checked for increased noise or movement to ensure it has not progressed. Additionally, the repeated mentions of uneven tyre wear in 2022 and 2026 suggest a professional wheel alignment check is necessary to prevent premature tyre failure.