2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · PE18 ACJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its test on 20 June 2026 at 69,791 miles, it failed the inspection moments prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a failure involving suspension components, drive boots, and illegal tyres suggests that the previous owner is now only addressing faults once they fail an inspection rather than performing preventative care. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-impact urban use, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There is a notable period of stability between February 2022 and November 2024 where the vehicle covered over 18,000 miles without any recorded defects. However, the jump of 14,121 miles between November 2024 and June 2026 coincides with the appearance of significant wear and tear. This suggests that while the annual mileage is low, the recent usage may have accelerated the degradation of rubber components and steering joints as seen in the latest failure report. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the record shows a recurring issue with ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages. The 2026 failure flagged the offside front ball joint as excessively worn and the nearside joint as having play, indicating the front end assembly is reaching the end of its life. The split constant velocity boots on both drive shafts are critical; if not replaced immediately, grease loss will lead to expensive driveshaft failure. The failure for tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit on both sides in 2026 further confirms that the vehicle lacked basic attention to consumable items prior to the recent test.