2016 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · SF16 YYM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in August 2023 at 256,188 miles passed despite a persistent engine oil leak and advisories for thin front inner brake pads and a worn offside rear brake disc. This follows a pattern of oil leaks dating back to 2022 and 2019, suggesting a chronic issue that the owner has only addressed when it nears failure thresholds. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old van, averaging over 25,000 miles per year. Between August 2020 and August 2021, the vehicle covered 25,390 miles in just twelve months, indicating consistent heavy commercial or motorway use. This rapid accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components. The gap since the last MOT in August 2023 means the vehicle has now operated for nearly three years without a formal safety check, increasing the risk of undetected mechanical wear given the high annual mileage. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay for the extent of the recurring oil leak, as it has been flagged in five separate tests since March 2018. The suspension shows a history of wear, specifically with anti-roll bar linkage play noted in 2021 and CV boot failures in 2018 and 2020. You should check all rubber boots for tearing and grease leakage, as the 2018 record noted tyres wearing on outer edges, which often indicates alignment issues. Brakes also require close attention following the reports of low pads and discs in 2019 and 2023. Given the high mileage and the time elapsed since the last inspection, a thorough check of the brake system for caliper binding and disc thickness is essential. The vehicle has clearly been a hard worker, and the recurring nature of minor faults suggests that components are frequently nearing the end of their service life.