2011 PEUGEOT EXPERT2.0L Diesel

This 2011 Peugeot Expert shows a history of high-mileage usage characterized by recurring mechanical wear and deferred maintenance. The last recorded test occurred in November 2022 at 214,302 miles, meaning the vehicle has not undergone an MOT inspection in nearly four years. This gap is significant for a commercial vehicle of this age as it leaves the current state of critical safety components unverified. The 2022 test flagged thin offside rear brake pads and pitted/scored rear discs, indicating that the braking system was already reaching the end of its effective life at the time of last inspection. The vehicle has covered over 214,000 miles in 15 years, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year. This consistent heavy use places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension. Records between 2019 and 2021 show a persistent trend of steering and suspension issues, including play in ball joints and steering rack joints alongside deteriorated CV boots. The recurring presence of an oil leak near the gearbox casing noted from 2019 through 2022 suggests a slow leak that has been monitored rather than fully rectified, which is common in high-mileage vans but requires close monitoring of fluid levels. Structural and mechanical concerns appeared frequently throughout the vehicle's life. In 2018, the tester identified corroded rear coil springs and a rough wheel bearing, while the 2019 failure highlighted an inoperative parking brake and stiff gear selection. Given the time elapsed since the last MOT and the history of suspension component failure, a buyer must conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural corrosion, the integrity of the steering rack, and the current state of the gearbox and braking components.