2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · RV64 LHU

This 2014 Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 106,725 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is borderline rather than reassuring. The car has passed every test since January 2023, yet each visit has generated multiple advisories, and the nature of those advisories suggests consumable and structural wear is being managed reactively rather than proactively. Brake pads have been flagged as wearing thin at three consecutive annual tests, from January 2024 through January 2026, indicating that pads are being run close to the wear limit before replacement rather than being changed with comfortable margin. The January 2026 test specifically noted front brake discs worn, pitted or scored on both sides alongside pads on the limit, which points to a brake system that has been left at the edge of acceptable condition. The offside front CV joint boot has appeared as severely deteriorated in three of the last four tests, first flagged in January 2023, again in January 2025, and once more in January 2026, yet it has evidently not been replaced. A torn CV boot allows grease to escape and water and grit to ingress, accelerating joint wear and risking a costly driveshaft failure if left unaddressed. Surface corrosion was also noted under the vehicle in the most recent test, a concern on a twelve-year-old car that warrants close inspection of subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines. The mileage progression is broadly typical for the vehicle's age. It covered roughly 3,500 miles between the January 2023 test at 92,710 miles and the January 2024 test at 96,744 miles, then approximately 3,500 miles again to reach 100,233 miles by January 2025, before climbing around 6,500 miles in the most recent twelve-month interval to 106,725 miles by January 2026. The uptick in the latest year is notable but not excessive, and the overall annual average of roughly 8,894 miles sits within normal parameters for a petrol or diesel family hatchback of this vintage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods off the road. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, as the January 2026 advisory on scored and worn discs combined with pads at the limit suggests the entire front braking assembly may need replacement imminently. The offside front CV joint boot demands immediate attention; if the joint itself clicks or shows play during a road test, the driveshaft assembly may require renewal rather than a simple boot replacement. The recurring advisories for play in the steering rack inner joints, flagged in both January 2023 and January 2024, should be checked with the front wheels raised, as excessive play here affects steering precision and may indicate the rack itself is wearing. Tyre condition has been a consistent theme, with edge wear and cuts appearing repeatedly, suggesting potential alignment or suspension geometry issues that have not been corrected. Finally, the surface corrosion noted under the vehicle in the latest test should be examined carefully around rear suspension mounting points, subframe edges, and along the sills, as structural corrosion on a twelve-year-old car can escalate quickly if left untreated.