2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · RO16 VLP

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT in May 2026 at 74,287 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates an improving maintenance trend following a significant failure in the previous year. While the latest test is clean, the history shows a period of reactive maintenance where multiple mechanical issues were addressed simultaneously to bring the car back to test standards after a failure in the May 2025 test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per annum. There is a clear interval of 15,600 miles between March 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 14,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly rather than sitting for long, which explains the progressive wear observed on rubbered components and braking hardware noted in the records. A prospective buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and exhaust system. The May 2025 failure highlighted excessive play in the track rod ends and steering linkage ball joints, and while these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the buyer should check for any remaining steering play or knocks. The exhaust system has a history of leaks near the back box and defective mountings, so a visual check for corrosion or loose hangers is necessary to ensure the repairs held. Braking components and tyres also require scrutiny. The May 2025 record flagged thin pads and pitted, scored front discs. Since these are consumable items likely replaced after that test, the buyer must verify the current thickness of the remaining material to ensure they are not nearing the end of their life again. Given the recurring advisories regarding uneven tyre wear in 2023 and 2024, checking the wheel alignment is also advisable to rule out premature tyre degradation.