2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · ST64 VYA

The vehicle is currently presented with a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 31 March 2026, at which it passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a positive outcome and suggests the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements at the time of examination. However, it is worth noting that the pass followed a prior test outcome on 24 March 2026 which was recorded as a failure, albeit with no defects listed against it; this sequence may indicate a straightforward retest after a minor rectification or administrative matter, but warrants clarification from the seller regarding what prompted the initial failure. Looking back further, the vehicle passed cleanly in October 2025 and again in November 2024, the latter also following a prior test on 5 November 2024 that was recorded as a failure without specified defects. The overall pattern suggests a generally well-maintained vehicle that has consistently met MOT standards, with the recent retest scenario being the only notable irregularity in an otherwise clean five-year history. With 87,863 miles recorded on an approximately eleven-year-old Peugeot 2008, the vehicle has covered a broadly typical annual mileage of around 7,988 miles per year. This figure sits comfortably within the average range for its age and indicates neither excessively heavy use nor prolonged periods of standing. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent and proportionate to the intervals, suggesting continuous and regular use rather than long storage gaps that might otherwise raise concerns about dormant component degradation. At this mileage and age, mechanical wear should be present on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads and discs, clutch components (if manual), and suspension bushes, but nothing in the recorded history suggests premature or abnormal deterioration. Given the clean MOT history and the absence of any recurring advisories or defects, particular attention during a physical inspection should be directed towards age-related degradation that does not necessarily trigger an MOT failure but can affect long-term ownership costs and safety. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully examined for cracking, perishing, or dry rot, which are common on vehicles of this vintage regardless of tread depth, and all four tyres should be of consistent type and age where possible. The 12-volt battery is likely approaching or past its typical service life of five to seven years and should be load-tested, particularly as Peugeot stop-start systems place additional demands on battery condition. Brake discs, particularly at the rear, are susceptible to corrosion from standing or low-speed urban use, so a test drive should include firm brake applications to check for juddering or pulsation, and the caliper slide pins should be free to confirm no binding has developed. Exhaust mounting rubber and the rear silencer should be inspected for corrosion at the mounting points, and the underfloor and suspension components examined for surface rust, paying particular attention to subframe seams, brake and fuel line routing, and the coil spring seats which are known areas on this platform. A thorough test drive should also incorporate a cold start to observe whether the engine settles to a steady idle promptly, and the transmission should be exercised through all gears to confirm smooth engagement and the absence of synchro wear or clutch slip. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, knocking, or uneven self-centring, which could indicate worn track rod ends or front suspension bushes. Fluid conditions warrant verification independently of the service schedule: engine oil on the dipstick should be checked for colour and consistency, the coolant reservoir examined for any discolouration or oil contamination, and the brake fluid should ideally have been renewed within the past two years regardless of mileage given its hygroscopic nature. Finally, prospective buyers should request evidence of routine servicing, including cambelt replacement intervals (this vehicle would be due or overdue for a timing belt service by mileage), the service book stamps or digital records confirming oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, and documentation of any recent work that may have been carried out to address the brief test failures in March 2026 and November 2024.