2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · NG65 HHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a lapse in proactive preventative maintenance. While the car passed its test in November 2025 at 70,164 miles, it had narrowly failed just two days prior at 70,162 miles. This failure revealed multiple mechanical issues across the suspension, drivetrain, and exhaust system, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than monitoring components during regular service. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over the ten-year life of the Peugeot 208. Data shows steady progress between 55,755 miles in January 2023 and 70,164 miles in November 2025. However, there is a significant gap between the February 2024 and December 2024 tests where the car sat for months or was driven infrequently, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components like the boots seen in the recent failure. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension area to ensure the repairs made after the November 2025 failure were comprehensive. The tester flagged an excessively worn rear inner bush on the offside front suspension arm and split constant velocity boots on both outer drive shaft joints. You should check for grease leakage around the drive joints, which would indicate internal damage from dirt ingress. Additionally, the central front exhaust mounting must be verified as secure to prevent vibration or structural failure, as this was a known point of concern in the latest test.