2014 Peugeot Premier 1.6L Diesel · SC63 YAV

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 July 2026 resulted in a Pass, though three advisories were issued which point to ongoing wear across the braking and front suspension systems. Specifically, the brake pedal was noted as wearing smooth, the front brake disc was identified as pitted and scored, and the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush was recorded as worn. Reviewing the wider MOT history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable but with persistent and recurring advisories around front brake discs and front suspension components appearing repeatedly across 2022, 2025, and 2026. The vehicle has also accumulated a notable list of minor and PRS defects relating to lighting items and a deteriorated offside CV boot recorded in 2023, alongside an offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover failure in 2022. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept broadly roadworthy but with several age- and mileage-related wear items gradually accumulating rather than being rectified at the time of test. With a recorded mileage of 224,992 miles across approximately twelve years, this Peugeot is averaging around 18,750 miles per year, which is considerably above the national average and places it firmly in the high-mileage bracket. Annual mileage progression appears consistent and continuous based on the test dates, with no significant gaps indicative of long periods off the road. Sustained high usage of this nature accelerates wear on all major mechanical assemblies including the engine, transmission, clutch, braking system, suspension, and drivetrain, and the recorded defects align well with the expectations of a heavily worked vehicle of this age. Buyers should therefore anticipate that major service items will be either due imminently or already overdue. Given the recurring advisories on the front brake discs across both the 2025 and 2026 tests, with pitting and scoring recorded but not yet considered seriously weakened, a prospective buyer should have the discs physically measured for thickness and runout to determine remaining service life. Brake shudder under heavy application, vibration through the steering wheel, or extended stopping distances would indicate the discs have deteriorated further since the test and require machining or replacement, ideally in conjunction with new pads. The front suspension arm pin and bush advisories from 2022 and 2026 indicate progressive wear; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps, uneven tyre wear particularly on the inside or outside edges of the front tyres, and vague or wandering steering response, all of which suggest the suspension bushes have loosened beyond advisory limits and require renewal. The offside drive shaft CV joint boot recorded as severely deteriorated in 2023 is a particularly important item to inspect, as a split boot allows grease to escape and contamination to enter, accelerating joint wear; listen for clicking or knocking on full lock turns and inspect the boot for splits, grease loss, or perished rubber. Beyond the documented defects, the combination of twelve years of service and exceptionally high mileage warrants thorough inspection of the timing belt or chain service interval, coolant and brake fluid replacement, automatic or manual gearbox oil condition, and exhaust system integrity including mounting rubbers and catalytic converter condition. The front tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit in 2025 should be checked for current tread depth and, critically given the vehicle's age, examined for sidewall cracking or perishing which occurs irrespective of tread wear and can lead to sudden failure. Under-bonnet inspection should include verification of recent service stamps, oil and coolant condition, condition of auxiliary drive belts, and a 12V battery health check given the calendar age of the vehicle. Finally, a test drive should encompass full warm-up to operating temperature with attention to any exhaust smoke, unusual engine noises, clutch slip, gear selection issues, or dashboard warning lights, together with a thorough road test over varied surfaces to fully expose any developing suspension or drivetrain concerns not yet captured at MOT level.