2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · RV64 LHR

This 2014 Peugeot 308 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 23 April 2026 at 183,832 miles passed, but only after a failure on the same day for a rear registration plate lamp circuit fault, suggesting a quick repair rather than proactive upkeep. The trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with minor advisories persisting across consecutive tests. A cracked and perished offside front tyre, a slightly distorted nearside front wheel, and a chipped windscreen carried over from the 2025 test into the 2026 retest. These are not critical failures, but their recurrence points to cosmetic and consumable neglect rather than serious mechanical deterioration. The vehicle has covered 183,832 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging approximately 15,319 miles per year. That is high for its age and indicates sustained, intensive use. Mileage accumulation appears consistent, with around 10,000 to 12,000 miles added annually between the 2024 pass at 160,753 miles, the 2025 test at 171,174 miles, and the 2026 test at 183,832 miles. No significant gaps or sudden drops are visible in the record, so there is no evidence of long-term standing or clocking concern. The 2024 test was clean, but the 2025 failure introduced a brake fluid visibility issue alongside a loose heat shield and a missing registration plate lamp, indicating a dip in basic checks that year. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering, given the repeated advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front wheel. That distortion often stems from kerb impact or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends, so check for uneven tyre wear and play in the steering linkage. The cracked offside front tyre advisory appearing in both 2025 and 2026 raises a question about whether the replacement was done to a proper standard or simply deferred. Inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall perishing, not just tread depth. The loose heat shield flagged in 2025 may have been refitted for the retest, but verify underneath for any rattling or exhaust shielding damage, particularly around the catalytic converter and downpipe. The brake fluid visibility failure in 2025 is worth probing further. Low or obscured fluid can indicate worn pads, a leaking caliper, or a deteriorating brake master cylinder. Check the fluid level and condition at the reservoir, and inspect the flexi-hoses for cracking and weeping at each corner. The windscreen chip noted as not affecting the driver's view is borderline; confirm it has not spread since April 2026, as a replacement may soon become necessary. Overall, no structural corrosion or major mechanical failure appears in the record, but the pattern suggests a vehicle that has been worked on reactively rather than maintained preventively.