2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · SY09 VUB

A recurring pattern of lighting faults, tyre degradation, and brake binding defines the mechanical history of this Peugeot, culminating in a pass on September 20, 2025, just five days after failing an initial test due to an incorrectly projected near-side front headlamp beam and an incorrect lens colour on the near-side front direction indicator. While the subsequent test yielded no recorded defects, the broader testing trajectory reveals chronic vulnerabilities, particularly in the braking system and rubber components, which have appeared as repeating advisories across multiple years. With a recorded mileage of 36,744 miles at approximately seventeen years of age, this vehicle has accumulated a remarkably low average of roughly 2,161 miles per year. This minimal annual usage indicates prolonged periods of intermittent operation or standing, which can accelerate the aging process of elastomer components such as tyres and brake seals through disuse rather than friction-induced wear. During a physical inspection and test drive, the prospective buyer must closely examine the areas repeatedly flagged in past testing records. Specifically, the advisory history highlights recurring tyre perishing and cracking across both front and rear axles, meaning the sidewalls and tread depths require thorough scrutiny for age-related degradation regardless of remaining tread depth. Furthermore, the record features multiple instances of service brakes binding or fluctuating on both the front and rear axles, observed in 2019, 2020, and 2023. To evaluate these brake issues on a test drive, listen closely for any squealing or grinding noises indicative of dragging calipers, and feel for uneven braking pull, steering vibration, or premature heat accumulation at the wheels after driving. The lighting equipment that caused the 2025 test failure should also be fully inspected to ensure headlamp alignment and indicator bulb colour comply fully with roadworthiness standards.