2018 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · NV18 ECW

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend suggesting reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 74,901 miles, this success followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure revealed critical mechanical issues including an inoperative engine management light, a fractured front coil spring, and a split CV boot. The recurrence of worn suspension arm bushes across multiple years indicates that the owner only addresses components when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle of eight years old, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a clear progression of 7,280 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 7,533 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage does not suggest long periods of standing, but the frequency of failures at the 70,000-mile mark suggests the vehicle has been subjected to standard road stresses without sufficient mechanical oversight between annual intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front lower arm and wishbone have been flagged for wear in consecutive years. The split CV boot noted in 2025 requires physical verification for grease leakage or joint damage to prevent imminent drive shaft failure. Given the history of an inoperative engine management light during the 2025 failure, a diagnostic scan is essential to ensure no hidden fault codes remain that were simply cleared for the test. Furthermore, check the current tyres for uneven wear, as the previous record showed they were already reaching the legal limit and showing edge wear over a year ago.