2001 PEUGEOT EXPERT1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2020 at 83,151 miles showed a pass, the preceding years reveal a pattern of neglected critical safety items. The lack of MOT records between 2020 and 2026 suggests the vehicle has either sat stationary or remained unverified for six years, which significantly increases the risk of hidden mechanical failure and dry-rot damage despite the low recorded mileage. The mileage figures are exceptionally low for a 25-year-old van, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. However, the data shows significant gaps in usage; for instance, only 4,326 miles were covered between 2017 and 2018, and no data is recorded since 2020. This low-use pattern often leads to degradation of rubber components and seals through oxidation, which is evidenced by the 2016 and 2017 tests flagging multiple tyres as perished, cracked, or having sidewalls despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems due to recurring corrosion issues. The tester flagged corroded brake pipes across the body in 2017 and upper brake pipes in 2016, indicating a vulnerability to structural rust in the lines. The previous report of play in the offside inner steering rack joint and corroded rear coil springs suggests the chassis and steering components are under stress. Furthermore, the repeated failure of the Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp in 2016 and 2017 indicates a persistent electrical fault in the airbag system that may never have properly addressed.