2012 Peugeot 308 2.0L Diesel · YR12 YOG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 109,265 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior. That failure identified an inoperative offside parking brake, a failed nearside headlamp, and play in the front suspension ball joint. The fact that these issues were rectified within twenty-four hours suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they threaten the MOT certificate. At 109,265 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 7,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent movement, with roughly 7,800 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 8,700 miles covered between July 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, but the mileage is high enough to justify wear on rubber-related components and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, specifically the nearside ball joint which was already flagged for play in the October 2025 test. The fractured offside coil spring recorded in 2024 at 100,533 miles indicates that suspension components are reaching the end of their fatigue life. Furthermore, the parking brake mechanism requires a thorough check; the previous failure for low efficiency and inoperability suggests the cables or the rear drum mechanism may be prone to seizing or binding. Check for any emerging corrosion on the exhaust and underbody, as structural advisories were not mentioned but are common for Peugeot models of this era.