2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · RV64 LHL

The 2014 Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 at 155,669 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than deteriorating. The tester flagged a minor front oil leak and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, yet neither defect was deemed excessive or dangerous. An obligatory offside mirror was slightly damaged, a cosmetic and low-risk item. Compared with earlier tests, the car has not developed any new structural or safety-critical failures, suggesting the last keeper addressed the brake defects identified in 2024 and kept on top of routine wear items. The mileage trajectory is consistent with sustained high annual use. Between the November 2022 test at 139,681 miles and the November 2024 test at 150,784 miles, the car covered roughly 11,100 miles in two years, and then added a further 4,885 miles by the December 2025 test. That equates to around 13,000 miles per year over the recorded period, which is above average for a car of this age. High mileage at this stage of life means drivetrain, suspension, and braking components have seen above-average loading, yet the MOT record does not show escalating mechanical defects as a direct result. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The November 2024 failure identified seriously weakened front and rear brake discs, and although the car passed in November 2023 and again in December 2025 with only minor wear noted, the history suggests the braking system has been a recurring weak point. Check disc thickness, pad condition, and any signs of uneven wear or binding calipers. The front suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in the most recent test without excessive movement, but on a car that has covered 155,000 miles, further deterioration is likely. Inspect for play, cracking rubber, and any clunking over bumps. The persistent minor front oil leak, noted in both November 2024 and December 2025, warrants a close look at the engine bay and undertrays for fresh residue. While the tester judged it not excessive, oil leaks on high-mileage petrol engines often stem from rocker cover gaskets, camshaft seals, or oil cooler pipe O-rings, and they can worsen with age. Surface rust on the underbody was also recorded in 2024, so a thorough check of suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake pipe runs is sensible. Overall, the record reflects a car that has been used hard but kept legally roadworthy; a careful inspection of brakes, suspension, and oil leak sources will confirm whether that standard has been maintained.