2012 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · YS62 DVV

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 18 June 2024 at 110,118 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, which is a positive sign. That result came just one day after a failure at 110,116 miles, indicating the previous owner addressed the flagged items promptly. The trend is therefore improving at the point of last test, though the underlying pattern across the full history reveals a car that has required consistent attention to suspension and braking components. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a 2012 vehicle. From 81,911 miles in July 2021 to 110,118 miles in June 2024, the car covered roughly 28,200 miles over three years, averaging about 9,400 miles annually in that window. Earlier years were slightly lower, around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of dormancy or extreme high-mileage runs. The 2024 failure flagged a corroded rear coil spring on both sides, an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, and a worn nearside front Macpherson strut top bush. These are not minor consumables. Corroded coil springs risk catastrophic failure under load, and worn ball joints and strut bushes directly affect steering precision and structural integrity. The fact that these were repaired to achieve a pass the following day is encouraging, but a prospective buyer should have the front suspension and rear springs inspected for any fresh corrosion or play, particularly given the car's age and the corrosive nature of the original fault. Recurring advisories on tyre condition across multiple tests, including perishing and wear to legal limits, suggest the previous owner tended to run tyres to the minimum before replacement. The 2023 test also flagged slightly worn rear axle swivel pin bushes and an insecure exhaust heat shield. A buyer should check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, inspect the exhaust heat shield fixings, and listen for clunking from the rear axle over speed bumps, which would indicate the swivel bush wear has progressed beyond the advisory stage.