2008 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · CV08 NWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed the most recent March 2026 test at 154,247 miles, it failed the inspection just one day prior due to multiple significant defects. The transition from a minor exhaust leak in 2024 to a major leak that prevented emissions testing in 2026 indicates that the exhaust system is deteriorating. The recurring failures suggest the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessary to pass the annual test. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 1,962 miles, and it added another 1,761 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This low annual usage suggests the van is not used frequently, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components like the perished CV boots and steering gaiters noted in the record. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the nearside sill, which has been flagged for corrosion in both 2024 and 2026. While the tester noted structural rigidity is not yet reduced, rust on this model typically progresses rapidly if untreated. The buyer should also examine the nearside front brake caliper, which was noted as binding in 2024, and check the steering rack for leaks, given the repeated failure of the gaiters. The history of play in anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends suggests the front suspension is reaching the end of its functional life.