2018 Peugeot 2008 1.5L Diesel · ML68 NXK

The mechanical profile of this 2018 Peugeot 2008 is notably sparse across the recorded DVSA history, with the most recent test on 9 May 2025 resulting in a pass alongside a simultaneous fail entry on the same date, both carrying no defects or advisories at all. The same pattern appears one year earlier, with a pass and fail recorded together on 24 April 2024, again with zero defects logged. This pairing of immediate pass-after-fail entries is characteristic of minor rectifications carried out during the same visit, such as a bulb replacement, screenwash top-up, or advisory item addressed before the pass certificate was issued. The previous test on 12 May 2023 also returned a clean pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has consistently met roadworthiness standards over the recorded period without any chronic wear items or structural concerns flagged by the examiner. With 64,923 miles accumulated over roughly eight years, the car is running at approximately 8,100 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical bracket for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing timeline that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between annual tests appears consistent and steady. This pattern of regular, moderate use is mechanically favourable, as it indicates the engine, transmission, and ancillary systems have been kept in working order through routine operation rather than suffering the corrosive effects of long-standing or the accelerated wear associated with very high annual mileages. The continuity of testing from 2023 through 2025 provides a reliable picture of the vehicle's mechanical condition. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for deterioration, so attention on inspection should be directed towards the general areas that accumulate wear on a Peugeot 2008 of this age and mileage, particularly the front suspension components, rear beam bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn drop links or top mounts, and pay particular attention to any clonking from the rear axle over uneven roads. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inside shoulders, which can indicate worn suspension geometry or ageing bushes, and feel for any vagueness in the steering or pulling to one side under braking. The braking system should also be evaluated carefully despite the clean MOT record, as brake discs and pads on a car of this mileage will be approaching or past their second set. On test, the car should pull up straight and firm without any pedal judder, which would indicate warped front discs, and there should be no binding or grinding noises from any corner when releasing the brake pedal. Inspect the underside for any signs of fluid leaks from the power steering rack, which is a known area on these vehicles, and check the exhaust system for corrosion at the rear silencer and joints, as eight-year-old exhausts commonly show deterioration in the salt-laden UK winter conditions. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the air conditioning cools effectively, and that the infotainment and electric window mechanisms operate without fault, as electrical niggles are common on ageing Peugeot interiors.