2017 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · T1 JAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass in January 2026 at 20,164 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement from a period of neglect in early 2023 to a stable state with no recorded defects in the most recent tests. This suggests that the previous owner finally addressed the critical safety failures that were previously identified during the annual testing process. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,240 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between February 2023 (17,001 miles) and January 2025 (18,781 miles), where the car covered fewer than two thousand miles. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals of stationary time often cause rubber-based components to dry-rot or degrade due to age rather than distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the tyres closely, as the history reveals a recurring issue with perishing and damage. The tester flagged the nearside front tyre for cracking and damage from 2023 through 2025, and the total failure in 2023 due to exposed cords on both rear tyres indicates that the rubber has reached its structural limit despite low tread. Despite the recent pass, the inspector should check for further micro-cracking in the sidewalls of the current tyres to ensure they are not aging prematurely. Given the low usage, the buyer should also verify the brake system for corrosion or seized calipers, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit for long periods. The suspension bushes and bushings should be examined for signs of cracking, as these components perish over time regardless of the miles driven. While the overall mechanical history appears sound, the recurring nature of tyre failures highlights that maintenance has historically been reactive rather than proactive.