2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · NA06 ABA

Chronic brake wear and a serious front suspension failure sit at the centre of this Peugeot 2008's mechanical record, with both the front and rear brake discs flagged for pitting and scoring across multiple tests. The most recent examination on 8 June 2026 returned a pass, but only after advisories were issued for rear brake disc wear and cracking or perishing across all four tyres. The earlier 2025 test accumulated a cluster of advisories covering nail damage, cuts, sidewall deterioration, and a degraded front number plate, while the 2024 entry recorded worn front brake pads alongside pitted nearside and offside front discs. More significantly, the 2024 test history includes a failure on 26 April 2024, with a dangerous nearside front tyre tread depth below the 1.6mm minimum, a major defect for serious fluid leakage from the offside rear shock absorber, and advisories for an edge-worn offside front tyre and the brake issues already noted. Taken together, the pattern points to a vehicle that has passed its statutory examinations but has carried persistent brake deterioration and at least one major component failure within a short space of time. With five years on the road and 60,346 recorded miles, this 2008 has accumulated roughly 12,000 miles annually, which is well above the average for a car of its age and points to sustained high-mileage use rather than the lighter running typical of many small SUVs in this class. Greater annual mileage generally accelerates wear on the braking system, suspension components, tyres, clutch (if manual), and drivetrain mounts, and the test history is consistent with that, given repeated disc, pad, and shock absorber attention. The relatively close spacing of the 2024 tests within just five days of each other suggests a prior advisory that was not acted upon quickly enough, allowing the brake and tyre condition to progress to failure and dangerous thresholds before remediation. For a prospective buyer, the rear shock absorber that exhibited serious fluid leakage in April 2024 warrants direct attention, as dampers that have lost hydraulic fluid typically suffer reduced damping efficiency, leading to excessive bounce, poor cornering stability, and uneven tyre wear. On a test drive, push down firmly on each rear corner and listen for continued oscillation after release, and pay particular attention to any clonking noises transmitted through the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as this may indicate a replacement damper of inferior quality or related wear in the mounting bushes. The front brake discs should be physically inspected for a pronounced lip at the outer edge and measured for thickness, as pitted and scored surfaces will judder under braking and may necessitate disc replacement rather than simple pad renewal if wear has progressed further since the advisories were issued. The tyre advisories across both 2025 and 2026, covering cracking, perishing, cuts, and earlier edge wear, suggest that the wheel alignment or suspension geometry may be contributing to uneven contact patch deterioration, particularly if a tyre was previously run close to the legal limit. During a road test, listen for any steering pull to one side or vibration through the steering wheel at motorway speeds, and inspect all four sidewalls closely for hairline cracking in the grooves, as rubber of this age with high mileage is prone to perishing regardless of remaining tread depth. Finally, the cumulative brake and suspension wear recorded over such a short MOT window indicates that a thorough inspection of the undercarriage, including brake pipe condition, caliper slide pins, and rear subframe mounting points for surface corrosion, would be prudent before purchase.