2012 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · SY62 XTS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs. The most recent test conducted on 16 December 2025 at 103,518 miles resulted in an initial failure due to lighting issues and front brake wear. While the vehicle passed immediately after these rectifications, the presence of thin brake pads and pitted or scored discs suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical components once they reached the point of failure rather than following a preventative replacement schedule. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The data shows a steady climb from 77,178 miles in March 2023 to 103,518 miles in December 2025. There is a notable gap of over 8,000 miles between the March 2024 and December 2025 tests, which represents a standard level of annual usage. This regularity suggests consistent road use, which generally benefits engine seals and components by preventing the drying and corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front braking system, as the 2025 failure confirms the components were already nearing the end of their functional life. You must verify that the discs were replaced with quality units and that the calipers are not currently seizing. Given the clean records between 2023 and 2024, the structural integrity and suspension components appear stable so far, but the age of the vehicle warrants a check for perished rubber bushes and chassis corrosion. Ensure all lighting, specifically the rear fog and registration plate lamps, remains fully functional as these were the specific points of failure in the latest inspection.