2016 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · NV16 ABZ

A recurring pattern of lighting failures and deteriorating suspension components defines the recent roadworthiness history of this vehicle, which failed its most recent test on 2026-06-16 due to inoperative position lamps. While the vehicle has a history of passing, the records from 2025 and 2026 show a trend of multiple lighting defects and a decline in tyre condition across three wheels, indicating a shift toward more frequent component failures. The recorded mileage of 140,200 miles represents a high annual average of approximately 14,020 miles over a ten-year period. This level of usage typically results in accelerated wear of high-friction consumables and structural rubber components, placing significantly greater demand on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking systems than is seen in lower-mileage examples of the same age. Inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension system, where records from 2025 highlight seized upper strut bearings and worn lower suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside. During a test drive, listen for clicking or popping sounds when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, which often indicates seized strut bearings, and feel for any vague steering or knocks when traversing uneven road surfaces, which may stem from the previously noted suspension bush wear and anti-roll bar linkage play. Attention must also be paid to the current state of the tyres, as the June 2026 failure included advisories for the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit. Verify the remaining tread depth across all four tyres and check for uneven edge wear, which can be a symptom of the alignment issues often associated with the worn suspension components flagged in previous tests.