2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SF13 WJA

This Peugeot 3008 presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent tests, with the November 2025 MOTs—just six days apart at 157,375 and 157,379 miles—both showing no defects, despite one failing for an unspecified administrative or procedural reason. The absence of any advisories or defects in the last two annual tests (November 2024 and November 2023) suggests the vehicle has been maintained to meet minimum legal standards, though the repeated failures without recorded faults imply potential issues with documentation or minor oversights rather than mechanical neglect. The clean pass rate over the past two years indicates no major structural or safety-critical failures, but the lack of advisories could also mask deferred repairs if previous owners addressed problems outside MOT testing. The mileage accumulation is notably aggressive for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 12,106 miles per year over its 13-year lifespan, with the last 23,984 miles covered in just 18 months (November 2023 to November 2025). This rapid mileage suggests either intensive use or potential odometer discrepancies, though the consistency in recorded figures reduces the latter risk. The absence of gaps between tests—each MOT occurring within days of the previous year’s—points to a vehicle kept in circulation rather than stored, which may accelerate wear on suspension components, brake systems, and drivetrain seals. Without advisories or defects, however, there’s no direct evidence of accelerated deterioration beyond what might be expected from high mileage. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus should be on components prone to wear under heavy usage: suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake binding—particularly the rear calipers, which are common failure points on this model. Given the high mileage, the condition of the driveshaft gaiters, exhaust mounts, and wheel bearings should be checked for leaks or excessive play. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should be inspected for corrosion, as the vehicle’s age and mileage increase the risk of hidden rust compromising safety. While the MOT history is clean, the lack of advisories may indicate deferred maintenance, so a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advised to verify the absence of underlying issues.