2019 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · G2 MPJ

This 2019 Peugeot Partner presents a generally sound MOT record across its seven-year history, with four clean passes at the 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests and a single PRS failure in 2024 that was resolved on the same day with a subsequent pass. That 2024 advisory episode is worth noting: the vehicle failed on tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative on both sides and headlamp aim too high on both sides, but these are relatively minor, non-structural issues that were apparently rectified within hours to achieve the same-day pass. The absence of any advisories at all across the entire recorded history is somewhat unusual for a commercial vehicle of this age, suggesting either prompt rectification of wear items between tests or simply that wear-related thresholds have not yet been crossed. The latest test on 8 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the overall trend is stable rather than deteriorating. At 83,872 miles over roughly seven years, this Partner has averaged approximately 11,982 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected band for a light commercial vehicle in regular commercial or family use. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent, with no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest clock irregularities, extended periods off the road, or unusually intensive use in short windows. For a Partner, which is engineered for higher mileage than a typical passenger car, this annual accumulation is well within the design envelope and unlikely to have placed excessive stress on the drivetrain, suspension, or braking components. The annual testing cadence has been maintained without interruption, with tests recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating continuous use and roadworthiness compliance throughout. Given the history of headlamp aim issues at the 2024 test, a prospective buyer should physically verify that both headlamp units are correctly adjusted and that the vertical aim is within tolerance, as misalignment can recur if the headlamp mounting brackets or adjustment screws have worn. A short evening or underground car park check to confirm even beam projection on a wall is worthwhile. The tyre pressure monitoring system flag from the same test should also be confirmed as currently functional; this can be checked by ensuring the TPMS warning light extinguishes promptly after ignition and does not reappear, and that all four sensors are transmitting by inflating each tyre to the placard pressure and monitoring for any persistent warning. Beyond the specific items flagged in the 2024 failure, a thorough test drive should focus on the typical wear points of a Partner at this mileage: listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes or drop links; check for pulling under braking, which on commercial vehicles often points to binding calipers or unevenly worn front discs; and inspect the rear leaf spring or torsion beam mounting points for any signs of corrosion, as Partners are known to develop rust in the load floor and rear suspension anchor areas. Verify the clutch take-up point is consistent and that the gear selector action is smooth, given the higher mileage on a manual commercial unit. Finally, a thorough underside examination on a ramp is advisable to check for any oil weeping from the engine or gearbox seams, as commercial vehicles at this mileage often show minor seal degradation that has not yet triggered an advisory but warrants monitoring.