2008 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · NU58 LCY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following the November 2025 pass at 39,040 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a gradual deterioration in engine emissions and suspension integrity. The car failed on the same day at 39,036 miles due to exhaust emissions exceeding the manufacturer's limit and a missing anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, items the tester subsequently remediated to secure the pass. This emissions failure continues a pattern established in 2015 with black smoke and progressing to excessive vapour in 2022, indicating a long-term engine or particulate filter degradation rather than an isolated fault. The mileage record reflects a low annual average of roughly 2,169 miles per year across the vehicle's life, yet usage has accelerated significantly in the final three years. Between November 2022 at 26,934 miles and November 2025 at 39,040 miles, the odometer advanced by approximately 12,106 miles, equating to over 4,000 miles per year. This shift from lighter domestic use to more frequent highway driving correlates directly with the onset of rear tyre perishing and front brake disc wear flagged from 2022 onwards, suggesting consumable components are now nearing the end of their service life. A buyer should prioritise an engine inspection to determine whether the emissions exceedance is caused by a worn catalyst, a damaged DPF, or a fuel delivery issue, given the progression from black smoke in 2015 to an emissions fail in 2025. The recurring tyre perishing on the rear wheels warrants a check of the rear suspension bushes and wheel alignment, as damaged tyres can indicate underlying geometry faults. Finally, the missing anti-roll bar dust cover noted during the failure test suggests potential ingress of grit into the suspension linkage, which should be examined for corrosion or seized joints during a physical walk-around.