2013 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · SP63 NTC

A 2013 Peugeot 508 with 153,504 miles carries a mixed but ultimately revealing roadworthiness record, with a serious interruption in 2021 that defines its mechanical narrative. The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 7 August 2026 with only a minor advisory concerning deterioration to the offside front drive shaft CV boot, a relatively isolated issue. This follows a clean pass in 2024 and a trivial lighting defect in 2025, suggesting the recent trend is stable. However, the 2021 test cycle is significant: the car failed on 24 July 2021 due to a fractured nearside front coil spring, excessively fluctuating nearside rear service brake, and imbalanced rear brakes across an axle, before passing a re-test on 26 July 2021 once those majors were addressed. The presence of two Major category failures in a single test, both relating to suspension and braking integrity, warrants close attention to those systems today, even though subsequent annual tests have not flagged further structural or brake-related defects. Annual mileage of approximately 11,808 miles across 13 years sits broadly in line with the typical accumulation rate for a vehicle of this age, with no extended gaps in testing or unusual jumps in recorded mileage that would suggest prolonged periods off the road or inconsistent usage. The MOT history spans continuously from 2020 through 2026, which provides a consistent baseline for evaluating wear patterns. At this mileage, the mechanical expectations are that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have been replaced multiple times, and the drivetrain will have absorbed substantial use. The relatively even annual accumulation suggests regular rather than sporadic driving, which tends to keep complex components like turbochargers, automatic transmissions, and clutch assemblies working rather than suffering from long stationary periods, though it also means wear-related deterioration of underbody and suspension components is well advanced. Given the fractured coil spring failure in 2021, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension on inspection. Listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn top mounts, drop links, wishbone bushes, or anti-roll bar bushings. Visually inspect the coil springs themselves for any signs of corrosion pitting or cracking, particularly on the nearside front where the previous fracture occurred, as coil spring failure can recur if the vehicle has been used on poor quality roads. The rear brake imbalanced axle and fluctuating rear brake issue from 2021 also merits a focused check; on a test drive, the car should pull up squarely without pulling to either side under firm braking, and there should be no pulsing or vibration through the brake pedal that would suggest disc run-out or warped rear brake components. The 2026 advisory regarding the offside front CV boot deterioration is a prompt to inspect the driveshaft joint itself for any grease loss or play, which would manifest on a test drive as a clicking or knocking sound when turning at full lock, particularly under load. The pattern of nearside front tyre edge wear advisories across 2021 and 2023, combined with an offside front edge wear advisory in 2022, suggests a possible tracking or alignment issue that may not have been fully resolved, so a four-wheel alignment check would be prudent and uneven or feathered tyre wear on the inner or outer edges should be looked for on inspection. Front brake disc pitting noted in 2021 advisories should be re-evaluated by checking for brake judder or pulsing under deceleration. Finally, a thorough underbody examination is advisable given the mileage and age, looking specifically for corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension arms, as the 508 is known to be vulnerable to underbody rust in UK winter conditions, and any fresh advisories relating to these areas would be a significant concern for a prospective buyer.