2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · PN66 AEJ

The 2016 Peugeot 3008 holds a fully roadworthy verdict from its official test history, though the latest entry is now stale. The examiner passed the vehicle on 7 May 2025 at 54,300 miles with zero defects logged, but that certificate lapsed in May 2026 and today's date of 20 July 2026 leaves the car without current MOT cover. Each prior annual test from May 2021 through May 2024 repeated this clean outcome. The maintenance trend stays stable with no worsening faults or recurring advisories. Odometer readings reveal exceptionally low utilization for a ten-year-old car. The 24 May 2021 test recorded 46,777 miles; by 8 May 2024 the figure reached 52,046 miles, and the final entry shows 54,300 miles one year later. That spread covers only 7,523 miles across four years, averaging under 1,900 miles annually. Punctual testing each spring indicates the previous owner prioritized statutory compliance, and the absence of any failure or advisory points to conscientious upkeep rather than deferred rectification. Despite the unblemished record, a buyer must physically scrutinize parts vulnerable to standing damage. The MOT file never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, yet prolonged low use can silently degrade rubber isolators and encourage corrosion on structural chassis legs. A technician should rotate the wheels to detect binding calipers and measure brake disc run-out. Tyres original to the vehicle may exhibit sidewall cracking despite legal tread, while exhaust hangers could rust through from moisture stagnation. Time-based service items demand verification independent of mileage. Coolant hoses, cambelt if fitted, and differential oil require assessment for age-related perishing. The clean MOT trajectory implies a careful keeper, but it does not substitute for a documented service schedule. Inspect underbody for superficial rust before purchase.