2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · RV59 OWE

The most recent MOT test occurred on 20 October 2021 at 73,310 miles, meaning the vehicle has been without a valid certificate for nearly five years as of June 2026. The maintenance trend prior to this gap was stable but highlighted persistent minor faults. The tester flagged an ongoing oil leak across three consecutive tests from 2019 to 2021, though it never escalated beyond a minor seep. Suspension components also drew attention, with both rear coil springs noted as corroded in the 2021 test, indicating long-term exposure to moisture and a lack of protective underbody treatment by the previous owner. Accumulating just 73,310 miles over seventeen years equates to roughly 4,312 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light usage. Between the October 2019 test at 64,663 miles and the October 2020 test at 69,275 miles, the Peugeot covered 4,612 miles, followed by a further 4,035 miles by the October 2021 test. This steady but minimal mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle was used for short, infrequent trips. The five-year gap since the last test at exactly 73,310 miles strongly implies the car has been sitting stationary for an extended period, which often leads to flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded rubber suspension bushes. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the structural integrity of the undercarriage and suspension, given the documented rear coil spring corrosion and the prolonged stationary period. The repeated advisories for distorted road wheels, particularly the badly distorted nearside front inner wheel noted in the 2021 failure, point to a history of severe kerbing impacts that may have damaged tyre sidewalls or compromised wheel bearings. Brake components require close scrutiny; the tester flagged worn front brake pads in 2019 and 2021, and calipers may be binding from inactivity. The persistent engine oil leak, while previously deemed minor, warrants investigation to determine if seals have dried out or degraded during the recent standstill.