2022 Peugeot Partner Professional Prem Bhdi 1.5L Diesel · RO22 XGL

A clear pattern of premature and uneven tyre wear defines the mechanical history of this Peugeot Partner, with the most recent assessment on 1 July 2026 recording an advisory for an offside front tyre worn bald across its edges, an issue that had also been noted during the same day's failed test alongside an inoperative registration plate lamp. Looking back to the previous anniversary test on 11 July 2025, the picture was considerably more serious, as that visit saw both rear tyres flagged for uneven wear down to 2.5mm and 3mm on their outer edges, a nearside front tyre classified as Dangerous with tread below the legal 1.6mm threshold, and a Dangerous advisory for an offside rear undertray judged likely to become detached. The 2025 cycle ultimately passed after rectification, but the 2026 cycle only achieved a Pass alongside renewed advisory wear, suggesting the underlying alignment or suspension geometry concerns have not been comprehensively resolved between tests. With 52,950 miles accumulated over approximately four years, this Partner is running at around 13,200 miles annually, which sits well above the typical usage profile for a light commercial of its age and points to sustained heavy-duty operation. That kind of mileage brings forward the replacement interval for tyre wear, brake friction material, clutch components, and suspension bushes, and when combined with the recurring edge-wear advisories across both axles, it reinforces the likelihood that the vehicle is being operated under consistently laden conditions or on twisty urban routes that place additional scrub angles on the tyres. There are no multi-year testing gaps visible, which is reassuring for continuity of record, but the mileage accumulation rate means every consumable should be evaluated on the assumption it has done substantially more work than the calendar age alone might suggest. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should be the steering and suspension geometry, as repeated outer-edge tyre wear across both front and rear axles is rarely attributable to inflation pressure alone and more commonly indicates worn front suspension components, distorted axle geometry following an impact, or compromised rear beam bushes. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mount bearings, and pay close attention to whether the vehicle pulls to either side under steady throttle or shows uneven steering self-centring, both of which would suggest the tracking has drifted out of specification. Inspect all four wheels for uneven shoulder wear, check that the rear undertray fixings are secure and that no replacement undertray or shielding is loose or hanging, and verify the operation of all registration plate illumination bulbs as the inoperative lamp failures in both 2025 and 2026 suggest an electrical fault that may recur. Given the commercial duty cycle implied by the mileage, the braking system warrants close physical scrutiny as well, with an inspection of disc wear, pad thickness, and any sign of binding calipers that would manifest as a dragging sensation, uneven pulling under braking, or hot wheels after a sustained drive. Examine the underside for any signs of corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipe routing, and fuel line clips, as commercial vehicles operating at high annual mileage in winter months are particularly prone to surface corrosion in these areas even at four years old. Finally, confirm the timing belt or cam belt service interval has been observed in line with Peugeot's commercial schedule, request evidence of recent cambelt replacement if the vehicle is approaching the next interval, and ensure the oil and filter are due for change given the accumulated mileage.