2018 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · R438 ARL
2018 Peugeot Partner (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 80,869 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT PARTNER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R438 ARL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 80,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R438 ARL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Peugeot Partner (R438 ARL) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
R438 ARL Mileage History
- 24/09/202473,803 mi
- 24/09/202473,803 mi
- 10/11/202575,533 mi+1,730 mi
- 18/08/202680,868 mi+5,335 mi
- 20/08/202680,869 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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