2011 Peugeot Bipper 1.4L Diesel · CE11 VRN

The Bipper holds a valid MOT certificate following a re-test on 19 June 2026 at 116,086 miles, having initially failed on misaligned headlamp aim both sides. The maintenance trajectory shows a clear worsening trend in chassis and braking hardware. Advisories now flag worn upper Macpherson strut mounts on both front corners, play in both steering rack inner joints, and a rear handbrake that fails to lock on either side — faults that have persisted or escalated since the 2024 test. Mileage records reveal a unit change between the 2018 and 2020 tests; the 2020 entry reads 150,284, consistent with kilometres rather than miles, aligning with the 94,982 miles recorded in May 2022. Since that conversion the van has covered roughly 21,000 miles in four years, averaging 5,300 miles annually, which represents light duty for a commercial vehicle. No mileage discrepancies appear after the 2022 correction. A buyer should prioritise a thorough under-bonnet and underbody inspection. The persistent strut mount wear and new steering rack play suggest the front suspension geometry is degrading; check for knocking on rough roads and excessive free play at the wheel. The rear handbrake mechanism — cables, calipers or shoes — has failed to lock on both sides across two consecutive tests, indicating a systemic adjustment or seizure issue. Verify the offside front wheel bearing flagged with slight play in 2025 has been replaced, and confirm brake disc condition given the historical pitting and scoring noted in 2020 and 2022. Lighting maintenance has been reactive rather than preventive; ensure all lamps function and aim correctly before purchase.