2016 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · OV16 TAU

The vehicle shows a trend of deteriorating mechanical condition, moving from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures in the most recent two years. While the most recent MOT in October 2025 was a pass, it followed a failure involving the steering system and front brake discs. The failure specifically noted excessive play in the nearside outer track rod end, which had to be addressed to achieve the pass. There is a clear pattern emerging regarding the steering and suspension components. The 2025 inspection identified play in the offside steering rack inner joint alongside the track rod end issue. Combined with the pitted and scored front brake discs, this suggests that the vehicle's front-end components are reaching the end of their service life. The condition trend is worsening. The 2023 MOT was entirely defect-free, but subsequent years have seen issues with tyres, lighting, and now more significant steering and braking components. At approximately 11,800 miles per year, the mileage is typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. This suggests the mechanical wear is consistent with standard usage rather than being caused by extreme high-mileage strain or long periods of inactivity.