2015 Peugeot Premier 1.6L Diesel · SF64 HRC

The vehicle's current roadworthiness appears stable following the most recent MOT pass on 3 March 2026 at 218,163 miles, which recorded no defects. This follows a period of mechanical instability in late 2025 when the car failed on 20 August 2025 due to an inoperative offside parking brake, insufficient brake lever travel, and inadequate washer fluid delivery. While the 2025 failure was resolved within three days to achieve a pass at 216,135 miles, the history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is high, averaging nearly 20,000 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. This heavy usage is evident in the rapid progression from 173,619 miles in March 2023 to 218,163 miles in March 2026. Such high annual mileage places significant stress on wear-and-tear components. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 21,000 miles between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests, indicating consistent, heavy road use. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and the parking brake mechanism, given the repeated failures regarding brake pad thickness, lever travel, and parking brake efficiency between 2024 and 2025. The 2024 tests also flagged a split offside front drive shaft CV boot and a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with play. Although these specific items were not mentioned in the most recent 2026 test, the high mileage suggests that suspension bushes, ball joints, and drive shaft boots may be nearing the end of their service life. The history also indicates an ongoing oil leak from the front of the engine, first noted in March 2024. While the tester did not classify it as excessive at that time, the high mileage makes it essential to check for increased seepage or related engine component degradation. Finally, the 2022 advisory regarding a corroded offside rear brake pipe suggests that the underside of the vehicle should be inspected for structural corrosion, particularly around the braking lines and exhaust mountings.