2019 Peugeot Partner 1.5L Diesel · LR69 BYW

Tyre wear is the defining mechanical story of this 2019 Peugeot Partner. In March 2025 it failed its MOT with three tyres recorded as dangerous, having tread depths below the 1.6mm legal minimum on both fronts and the offside rear, and by the June 2026 test both front tyres were again flagged as advisories for being worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges. That inner-edge wear pattern on both front tyres is a classic indicator of wheel alignment or tracking issues, or of wear in front suspension components, and it has now appeared across two consecutive test cycles. The June 2026 test was ultimately passed, but only after an initial failure for registration plate lamps not illuminating with the position lamps, and it carried advisories for an oil leak and a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV joint boot recorded as a minor defect. The overall trend is therefore one of a van that passes its tests but is accumulating a consistent list of wear-related advisories rather than presenting a clean sheet. The recorded mileage of 68,854 miles over roughly seven years equates to around 9,800 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this type and age, and the test history shows regular annual use with no significant gaps or lay-up periods. This steady, moderate accumulation is consistent with the wear items observed: tyres, brakes, and a CV boot are all components that degrade predictably with this kind of usage. There is nothing in the mileage pattern to suggest either unusually hard commercial use or extended inactivity, so the defects recorded should be read as ordinary wear rather than the product of abnormal treatment. A prospective buyer should focus first on the front end. The repeated inner-edge tyre wear warrants a four-wheel alignment check and an inspection of the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and ball joints for play, since correcting alignment alone will not stop the wear if a worn component is causing the geometry to shift. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or vagueness over uneven surfaces and check whether the van tracks straight on a level road without steering correction. The severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV boot should be inspected closely: if the grease has escaped and dirt has entered the joint, a clicking or knocking noise on full lock, particularly when pulling away or turning in a circle, indicates the joint itself is worn and will need replacement rather than just a new boot. The braking and oil leak items also merit attention. The March 2025 test noted the offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly, so on a test drive feel for any pulling to one side under braking, a burning smell after a short run, or a wheel that is noticeably hotter than the others afterwards, all of which suggest a sticking caliper or seized slider that will accelerate pad and disc wear. The oil leak, recorded as not excessive, should be located and its source identified before purchase, as even a minor seep can worsen and contaminate other components; check beneath the engine and around the gearbox for fresh residue. Finally, the recurring registration plate lamp and headlamp aim failures are minor electrical and adjustment matters, but their repetition across 2022, 2025, and 2026 suggests these small items are only addressed when the test forces the issue, so a general check of all lamps and electrics is sensible.