2016 Peugeot Expert 1.6L Diesel · MA66 AFE

The 2016 Peugeot Expert presents a mixed mechanical picture. Its most recent MOT, passed on 28 January 2026 at 118,274 miles, came just five months ago, so the certificate is still relatively fresh. However, the maintenance trend is not clearly stable. The vehicle failed that same January 2026 test on four separate items before passing on retest, and the preceding November 2024 test also ended in an initial failure. Two consecutive MOT cycles requiring remedial work suggests the previous owner addressed immediate pass items but left underlying wear to accumulate rather than following a consistent preventive maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old light commercial vehicle. Between the November 2023 pass at 97,586 miles and the November 2024 test at 117,738 miles, the van covered roughly 20,152 miles in twelve months, which is notably higher than the long-term average of around 11,827 miles per year. That spike in annual usage concentrated wear on consumable components and front-end suspension parts over a short period. The mileage then plateaued, with only 536 miles added between November 2024 and January 2026, indicating the vehicle may have seen very light use or spent extended periods stationary recently. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering linkage. The January 2026 test flagged slight play in the nearside front outer track rod end ball joint, while the November 2024 failure identified an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Both items relate to the same front-end assembly and point to progressive wear across two consecutive test cycles. Have a garage put the van on a lift and check all front suspension ball joints, track rod ends, and wishbone bushes for play, and inspect the coil springs for sag or cracking. The recurring tyre wear advisory on the nearside rear, noted in January 2026, also warrants an inspection of the rear suspension geometry and axle mounting points. Electrical and lighting faults have appeared repeatedly as well. The January 2026 failure listed a non-functioning nearside front indicator, a failed front position lamp, and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, while the November 2024 failure recorded all rear stop lamps not working. These are not isolated one-off bulb failures given their recurrence across multiple tests. Test every exterior lamp, check the wiring looms at the rear light clusters for chafing or water ingress, and inspect the brake light switch and fuse box for corrosion. Given the van's commercial body style, also examine the rear door seals and hinges for wear that could compromise structural integrity and weatherproofing over time.