2022 Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · SH72 CSV

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Peugeot 308 Allure PureTech S/S Automatic was conducted on 28 November 2025 and resulted in a Pass, with two advisories recorded against the vehicle. While the test outcome is satisfactory and there are no immediate compliance concerns, the presence of advisories should not be overlooked by a prospective buyer, as they serve as the examiner's documented observations of components that are approaching the threshold for failure or exhibiting early-stage wear. Given that only one MOT entry is present in the history for this four-year-old vehicle, the maintenance trend cannot be definitively classified as stable, improving, or worsening; however, the clean pass indicates that the vehicle has not been subject to any significant structural, emissions, or safety-related defects at the time of examination, which is a positive indicator for a car of this age. The recorded mileage of 20,352 miles on a vehicle of approximately four years equates to an average annual mileage of around 5,088 miles, which is considerably below the typical UK average of 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests that the vehicle may have experienced extended periods of standing or only short, infrequent journeys, which carries its own set of mechanical implications. Cold starts and short drives prevent the engine, transmission, and exhaust system from reaching and maintaining optimal operating temperature, leading to potential moisture accumulation in the engine oil, fuel dilution, and increased wear on the timing chain and turbocharger components — areas of particular concern on PureTech engines. Low annual mileage also frequently correlates with reduced alternator charging cycles, which can compromise 12V battery longevity, and the development of brake disc corrosion or caliper seizure due to prolonged inactivity. The advisory regarding a rear service brake binding, but not excessively, indicates that the rear brake caliper mechanism is not retracting fully or smoothly when the brake pedal is released. This is a common finding on vehicles with low annual mileage and is often associated with corrosion build-up on the caliper slide pins, guide surfaces, or the piston seal, particularly if the vehicle is left stationary for extended periods. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any dragging sensation, unusual warmth from the rear wheels after driving, or a faint metallic odour, and should check whether the vehicle pulls to one side under braking or exhibits reduced fuel economy due to constant brake friction. The advisory for a nail in the offside rear tyre is likely to have been addressed prior to sale, but the buyer should still inspect all four tyres for uniform tread depth, signs of perishing or sidewall cracking from age, and confirm that any repair has been carried out to British Standard BS AU 159, as an improper repair renders the tyre unroadworthy. Beyond the recorded advisories, a prospective buyer of this low-mileage Peugeot 308 should conduct a thorough physical inspection with attention to age-related degradation. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as a four-year-old unit in a low-use vehicle is approaching the end of its reliable service life and may have suffered from sulphation due to insufficient charging. All fluid services — engine oil and filter, brake fluid, coolant, and the automatic transmission fluid — should be verified by service book stamps, as calendar-based degradation occurs regardless of mileage, with brake fluid in particular being hygroscopic and requiring replacement every two years irrespective of use. The PureTech engine's timing belt or chain condition, if due, should be confirmed, along with the condition of the drive belt, water pump, and turbocharger oil feed lines, which are known wear items on this engine family. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified independent technician, including a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes, an underbody inspection for fluid leaks or corrosion, and a borescope examination of the cylinder bores if accessible, would be highly advisable given the engine type and usage profile.