2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · MV66 EYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 90,311 miles, it failed just one day prior at 90,306 miles due to multiple mechanical and safety defects. The trend shows a recurring failure to address suspension components and consumables before they become critical, suggesting that the owner only repairs faults when forced by an MOT test result rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The car covered 5,100 miles between November 2023 and August 2024, and another 6,136 miles in the year leading up to the September 2025 test. This steady usage suggests typical road miles, though the accumulation of over 90,000 miles marks a stage where suspension components and rubber bushings begin to experience significant wear, which aligns with the issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension system, as the offside rear coil spring was flagged as fractured in both August 2024 and September 2025. The fact that the same component failed across two different years suggests either a poor repair or the use of low-quality parts. The September 2025 test also revealed all four tyres were near the legal limit or showing signs of perishing and uneven wear, indicating neglect of basic vehicle upkeep. Physical inspection should also focus on the oil leak noted in the September 2025 report. Although the tester deemed it not excessive, a persistent leak at this mileage requires investigation to determine if it is a simple gasket leak or a more significant seal failure. The headlamp aim and dipped beam failures in 2025 also indicate that basic electrical or bulb alignment issues were only recently rectified. Given the windscreen damage also noted, the glass should be checked for spreading cracks that could compromise structural integrity over time.