2013 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · LS63 HYR

Brake wear is the recurring theme in this Partner's record, with front brake pads flagged as wearing thin at both the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, and rear pads similarly advised back in 2022. The latest test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, but it carried three advisories: the front pads again, plus both the nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. The only outright failure in the recorded history came in January 2024, when a fractured nearside front coil spring was recorded as a major defect; the vehicle was retested and passed ten days later with no defects, indicating the spring was replaced. Otherwise the record shows consistent annual passes from 2020 onwards, so the overall trend is stable rather than deteriorating, though the repeated brake and tyre advisories suggest consumables are being run close to their limits before replacement. At 62,661 miles over roughly thirteen years, the van has averaged only about 4,820 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this type, as Partners are commonly used as working vans accumulating far higher annual distances. Tests have been conducted consistently each January with no significant gaps, so there is no evidence of extended lay-ups in the record. Low annual mileage typically means less wear on drivetrain and suspension components than the age alone would imply, though the fractured coil spring in 2024 demonstrates that age-related fatigue and corrosion can still claim suspension components regardless of distance covered, particularly on a vehicle that may have spent periods standing. A prospective buyer should treat the braking system as the priority inspection area. Front pads have now been advised as thin at two consecutive tests, so they will need replacement imminently if not already done; on a test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding under braking and feel for judder through the pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate worn or warped discs behind those pads. The rear pads flagged in 2022 should also be checked, as should the handbrake operation and any signs of a binding caliper, such as the van pulling to one side under braking or a wheel running hot after a short drive. The two nearside tyres advised as close to the legal limit will require replacement soon, so inspect tread depth across the full width and check for uneven shoulder wear, which on the front could also point toward tracking or suspension geometry issues. Given the 2024 coil spring failure, the front suspension warrants close attention: listen for knocking or clonking over bumps and uneven surfaces, check that the van sits level on its springs, and ask for evidence of the replacement spring, ideally confirming both front springs were renewed as a pair. A check of the front dampers and top mounts for wear or leakage would complete a sensible pre-purchase inspection of this otherwise consistently tested vehicle.