2021 Peugeot 208 GT Line EV Electricity · RE21 AYB

The 2021 Peugeot 208 GT Line EV presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT on 21 March 2026 at 38,038 miles. The vehicle passed, but the tester flagged a cluster of new wear items that suggest the car is entering a phase of deferred consumable replacement. Rear brake discs were recorded as worn, pitted, or scored on both sides, indicating the braking system has seen sustained use without recent renewal. The nearside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit with a cut to the sidewall, and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover had severely deteriorated, allowing ingress of dirt and moisture into the joint. These are not immediate failures, but they point to a worsening trend where minor advisories from earlier years have matured into tangible wear requiring attention. Mileage progression is consistent and broadly typical for a five-year-old electric vehicle. The car covered 6,567 miles between the March 2024 test at 23,425 miles and the March 2025 test at 29,992 miles, then added a further 8,046 miles in the twelve months to March 2026. This slight acceleration in annual use is unremarkable and does not raise concerns about long periods standing or odometer anomalies. The record is complete with no gaps, giving a reliable picture of steady, real-world mileage accumulation. The recurring tyre defects across multiple tests warrant closer scrutiny. The nearside rear tyre has appeared on three consecutive MOTs, progressing from a nail puncture in March 2025 to sidewall damage and now a cut with edge wear in 2026. The nearside front tyre failed the March 2024 test on tread depth. A buyer should inspect all four tyres in person, paying particular attention to sidewall condition and uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. The deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover on the nearside front is a known precursor to joint wear, and a physical check of play in that joint is advisable before purchase. The rear brake disc condition recorded in March 2026 is the most significant mechanical finding. Pitting and scoring on both discs suggest the pads and discs have been operating past their optimal service life. On an electric vehicle with regenerative braking, rear brakes typically see less thermal cycling, so premature surface degradation may indicate corrosion from infrequent use rather than aggressive driving. A buyer should verify whether the rear pads and discs have been replaced since the test and, if not, budget for that work as a near-term requirement.