2019 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · PL19 YFM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement following early maintenance interventions. The most recent test conducted in January 2026 at 32,507 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This clean result suggests the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that satisfies all safety and environmental requirements for MOT testing. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the May 2022 test at 10,211 miles and the January 2023 test at 10,997 miles, where the car covered only 786 miles in eight months. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and tyre compounds, as evidenced by the perishing issues noted in early 2024. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and rubber components given the historical data. The 2022 test flagged corrosion on both rear brake pipes, and while these passed subsequent tests, a manual inspection for any fluid weeping or further surface rust remains necessary. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding perishing on the rear tyres highlights that the rubber may be reaching the end of its life regardless of tread depth. Check the sidewalls for dry cracking to ensure the tyres have not become brittle due to long periods of inactivity.