2017 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · NG17 PFD

The most recent MOT inspection on 27 June 2026 resulted in a pass, but the vehicle's maintenance profile shows a concerning trend of worsening mechanical degradation. While the 2024 inspection was clean, the subsequent tests in 2025 and 2026 have introduced an increasing number of advisories and minor defects related to the suspension and drivetrain. The transition from no defects to multiple advisories regarding suspension bushes, ball joints, and shock absorber misting suggests that the vehicle's wear-and-tear components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. This pattern indicates that while the car remains roadworthy for now, it is entering a phase of more frequent and potentially costly maintenance requirements to address deteriorating chassis and steering components. With 91,638 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 10,182 miles per year. This represents typical, consistent usage for a petrol-engined hatchback of this age and does not suggest the vehicle has been subject to extreme high-speed motorway cruising or excessive stop-start urban congestion. However, the mileage is high enough that the mechanical components are naturally subject to significant fatigue. The consistency in mileage accumulation implies the car has been in regular use, which is generally positive for preventing issues like brake binding or battery discharge, but the recent influx of suspension and drivetrain advisories confirms that the cumulative mileage is now manifesting as physical wear in the rubber and metal joints. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to the suspension and steering during a thorough test drive. The recorded advisories for worn wishbone rear bushes, Macpherson strut top mountings, and a ball joint with slight play mean you should listen for knocking, clunking, or creaking noises when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Furthermore, the offside front drive shaft CV boot is noted as severely deteriorated; if this boot splits completely, grease will escape and the joint will fail rapidly, leading to heavy vibration under acceleration or a rhythmic clicking sound when turning the steering wheel. The light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber suggests a seal is beginning to fail, which could eventually lead to a loss of damping efficiency and poor handling. Finally, you should address the brake and exhaust advisories. The front brake discs are reported as worn, so you should check for any brake shudder or pulsation through the pedal when braking at higher speeds, which indicates disc warping or uneven thickness. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2025 should be verified to ensure it has been rectified, as a persistent leak can lead to increased emissions and potential damage to surrounding components. Given the age and mileage, I also recommend verifying that the cambelt (if applicable to this specific engine variant) and coolant have been changed according to the manufacturer's schedule, as the MOT history focuses on external wear rather than internal engine maintenance.