2016 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · MH16 DFN

A pattern of straightforward, easily-remedied electrical oversights at the annual test punctuates what is otherwise a largely clean record for this Peugeot Partner. Across the seven recorded tests since 2021 the vehicle has passed on five occasions, with two isolated failures in 2024 and 2025, both rectified at retest the same day. The 2024 retest failure was simply an inoperative registration plate lamp, and the 2025 retest failure was an offside front position lamp not working, both trivial lighting items that require no mechanical intervention. The most recent test on 20 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or minor defects recorded, representing an improvement on the 2025 outcome where the nearside front tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit and a windscreen chip was noted. The only braking-related advisory in the entire history appears on the 2023 test, where front brake pads were reported as wearing thin, with no recurrence since, suggesting those pads were subsequently replaced. There is no record of any suspension, corrosion, exhaust, structural, or drivetrain defects across any of the tests. Mileage accumulation appears consistent and broadly in line with the vehicle's age and commercial sector expectations. At the most recent test the odometer read 60,607 miles, giving an average of around 6,061 miles per year across the ten-year service life, which is a typical figure for a Partner of this vintage. Annual mileage increments between tests appear steady, with no evidence of rapid accumulation that might indicate heavy commercial use or motorway mileage, nor any unusually low gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road. The continuous year-on-year testing history, with tests conducted in July of each year from 2021 through 2026, confirms the vehicle has remained in regular use throughout, which is mechanically beneficial for components such as brakes, seals, and the clutch that suffer from prolonged standing. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should focus on the specific items that have appeared in the record. Begin with a thorough check of all exterior lighting, including the registration plate illumination and both front position lamps, as these have failed in two of the last three test cycles, and verify that any replacement bulbs are correctly seated and that the underlying wiring and connector integrity show no corrosion or rodent damage. Examine the windscreen closely for any stone chip damage in the swept area of the driver's view, noting that a central lower chip was recorded in 2022 and another minor windscreen damage item appeared in 2025, and assess whether any deterioration has occurred since. Inspect the nearside front tyre for both tread depth across the full width and any uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the inner or outer edge, since the 2025 advisory specifically noted edge wear on this corner, which can also point to suspension geometry issues if accompanied by feathering. The 2023 advisory on the front brake pads warrants attention during a physical inspection and test drive, even though no further brake defects have been recorded. With the pads last noted as wearing thin three years and roughly 18,000 miles ago, replacement was almost certainly carried out, but it is worth confirming the current pad and disc condition directly, looking for scoring on the disc surface, lipping around the outer edge, and any binding or uneven retraction of the calipers. On a road test, listen for any graunching or rubbing from the front brakes when stationary with the wheel turned, which can indicate a sticking caliper piston, and feel for any judder or vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm deceleration that would suggest disc runout or hot spots. Given the absence of any recorded suspension, exhaust, or structural advisories across the entire history, a routine check of the front suspension arms, bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs for any knocking or play over uneven surfaces remains prudent, and a thorough underbody examination for any corrosion on brake lines, the subframe, and sill pressing would round out a sensible appraisal for a commercial vehicle of this age and mileage.