2002 PEUGEOT PARTNER1.9L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the front-end suspension components. The most recent test in November 2025 at 126,397 miles flagged multiple defects including play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, the upper MacPherson strut pin or bush, and the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. These issues follow a pattern established in 2024 with a track rod end, indicating that the steering and suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 126,397 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 5,267 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, for example, the vehicle covered only 6,263 miles between November November 2023 and November 2025. While the low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the age of the vehicle indicates potential for long periods of standing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals as seen in the test results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the recurring reports of worn bushes and ball joints suggest a systemic failure of rubber components. The tester noted a noisy offside front wheel bearing in 2023 and worn shock absorber bushes in 2022, which should be checked for immediate replacement requirements. Given the history of perished tyres in 2023 and perished sidewalls in 2017, the age of the current tyres must be evaluated for dry cracking regardless of tread depth.