2018 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · NY18 AON

The 2018 Peugeot Partner currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 20 January 2026 at 108,420 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That pass was preceded by a failure on the same day, and the defects recorded point to a vehicle that is being kept on the road with minimal intervention rather than proactive servicing. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, offside front inner brake pads wearing thin, and a front oil leak. These are not trivial cosmetic issues. A split ball joint boot allows contamination into the joint, accelerating wear and eventual failure, while a persistent front oil leak at this mileage suggests deteriorating gaskets or seals that have not been addressed. The brake pad advisory confirms consumable wear is being monitored rather than replaced in good time. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between the January 2024 pass at 81,181 miles and the January 2025 test at 95,185 miles, the van covered 14,004 miles in twelve months. That jumped to 13,235 miles in the following twelve months leading to the January 2026 test. For a working van, this is a high and consistent annual rate, yet the MOT record shows no evidence of interim servicing or pre-MOT preparation beyond the bare minimum needed to get a pass. The gap between the 2024 clean test and the 2025 failure is particularly telling. In a single year, the van went from zero defects to multiple lamp failures and a deteriorated registration plate, suggesting basic electrical and cosmetic upkeep was skipped entirely. A buyer should treat the front suspension and braking systems as priority inspection points. The recurring anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover defect indicates the joint itself may already be compromised, and a worn or contaminated joint will cause knocking over uneven surfaces and uneven tyre wear. The front oil leak, described as not excessive, still warrants a thorough inspection of the engine bay and under-tray to identify the source. A leak at 108,000 miles on a diesel or petrol Partner could stem from a failing camshaft seal, rocker cover gasket, or crankshaft oil seal, and ignoring it risks low oil pressure or contamination of the clutch or belt components. The brake pad advisory on the offside inner pad is a strong indicator that the caliper slide pins or pistons are not moving freely, a common issue on these vans that leads to uneven pad wear and reduced braking efficiency. Electrical faults also appear repeatedly. The 2025 and 2026 tests both recorded failed stop and position lamps on the nearside rear and offside front. Bulb failures are common, but repeated lamp faults on different circuits suggest underlying issues with earth points, wiring harness chafing, or water ingress into the lamp units. A prospective buyer should test all exterior lights, indicators, and dashboard warning functions before purchase. The deteriorated front registration plate, flagged in 2025, is minor but reinforces the impression of a vehicle maintained only to the legal minimum. Overall, this record reflects a high-mileage van that has been worked hard and serviced reactively. Any purchase should be contingent on a thorough independent inspection of the front suspension, braking components, oil leak source, and rear electrical loom.