2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · RO10 UKF

The most recent DVSA MOT test on this 2010 Peugeot 308 was conducted on 6 February 2026 and resulted in a pass, which is the favourable outcome for any buyer. However, a close reading of the recent history shows a slightly irregular pattern, as a prior test on 4 February 2026 was failed without any advisories or defects being recorded in the official log. The same pattern recurs in early 2025, with a fail on 20 January followed by a pass on 27 January. While there is no documented defect history to suggest a chronic mechanical issue, the back-to-back fail and pass sequence implies that the vehicle may have been presented with a known rectifiable fault each year, possibly a pre-identified item corrected just before the retest. Overall, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than worsening, but the absence of recorded advisories across all tests means that any developing wear items have not been officially flagged. With 118,803 miles on the odometer over approximately sixteen years, the Peugeot averages around 7,425 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of this age. There are no obvious large gaps in recorded mileage between successive MOT entries to suggest long periods of standing, and equally no sudden spikes indicating an arduous high-use phase. That said, at this overall mileage level the engine, manual transmission, clutch, turbocharger (if applicable to the variant) and drivetrain mounts will have experienced significant cumulative wear. Routine service items such as the cambelt, water pump, tensioners and auxiliary drive belt should already have been replaced at least twice on a sixteen-year-old vehicle, and any missing or incomplete service history in this area should be treated as a priority verification point for the buyer. Given the clean advisory record and the vehicle's age, the absence of flagged defects should not be taken as evidence of perfection. The car is now well into the bracket where age-related deterioration begins to dominate over mileage-related wear, so particular attention should be paid to tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking caused by UV exposure and ozone rather than simply tread depth. The brake discs and calipers, especially on a car that may have spent periods standing, can suffer from surface corrosion and binding sliders, leading to uneven pad wear or a faint dragging sensation when driving; a careful test drive from cold is therefore essential, and any vibration through the steering wheel under braking should prompt inspection for disc runout or corrosion lipping. Other calendar-based checks worth performing include a 12V battery health test, as units beyond five years of age are vulnerable to cold-weather failure, and a full fluid inspection covering engine oil, coolant strength, brake fluid and, if applicable, power steering and automatic transmission fluid. Brake fluid in particular should be renewed every two to three years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature. Suspension components such as front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, coil springs and rear axle bushings are known wear points on the Peugeot 308 platform at this age and mileage, so listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and inspect the underside for fluid leaks from the engine, power steering rack and brake caliper seals before committing to purchase.