1.9 Berlingo Multispace
Discussion
Hello,
This is what's called an m59 Berlingo - essentially a facelift of the original one.
They are pretty damn practical bits of kit - drive more like a car than a van, have a huge practical load space and are generally pretty reliable.
It looks as if this one does not have the roof windows - do you know if it has the roof storage? It's a handy feature but often damaged.
If it is a 1.9d that is a non turbo engine (called a DW8 engine) which is a development of the old XUDs. They are a robust engine, and if serviced well can last a long time.
They are not quick, but get the job done, and are fairly frugal.
Things to check on the car:
Check the rear wheels do not have any excessive camber - if they do, then the rear axle is on the way out.
|-----| is fine /----\ is not.
Usual checks on the engine (oil level/leaks/coolant level/any noises from aux belt/alternator/water pump etc)
Brakes can have a long pedal, and handbrake pointing at the roof if the rear auto adjusters in the drums have failed. Not that bad to remedy.
The Sills like to rot - so get under it and check - especially where the rear axle mounts.
Sometimes you get issues with incorrect driveshaft lengths being fitted - usually exhibits as a thunk when powering on and with the wheels turned.
Then it's things like
Check the front doors for drooping on the hinges (this can interfere with the shutting of the side doors)
Check the side doors open and lock in place when open
Driver's seats can get damaged and sag.
Hope that helps - here's a link to mine (from which I discovered most of the above issues!)
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
This is what's called an m59 Berlingo - essentially a facelift of the original one.
They are pretty damn practical bits of kit - drive more like a car than a van, have a huge practical load space and are generally pretty reliable.
It looks as if this one does not have the roof windows - do you know if it has the roof storage? It's a handy feature but often damaged.
If it is a 1.9d that is a non turbo engine (called a DW8 engine) which is a development of the old XUDs. They are a robust engine, and if serviced well can last a long time.
They are not quick, but get the job done, and are fairly frugal.
Things to check on the car:
Check the rear wheels do not have any excessive camber - if they do, then the rear axle is on the way out.
|-----| is fine /----\ is not.
Usual checks on the engine (oil level/leaks/coolant level/any noises from aux belt/alternator/water pump etc)
Brakes can have a long pedal, and handbrake pointing at the roof if the rear auto adjusters in the drums have failed. Not that bad to remedy.
The Sills like to rot - so get under it and check - especially where the rear axle mounts.
Sometimes you get issues with incorrect driveshaft lengths being fitted - usually exhibits as a thunk when powering on and with the wheels turned.
Then it's things like
Check the front doors for drooping on the hinges (this can interfere with the shutting of the side doors)
Check the side doors open and lock in place when open
Driver's seats can get damaged and sag.
Hope that helps - here's a link to mine (from which I discovered most of the above issues!)
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Edited by 320touring on Monday 14th March 20:46
Drop links are cheap, which is good as they don’t last long.
Front wheel bearings on mine lasted 130,000 miles, then both went within weeks of each other. Also cheap.
Original clutch lasted 180,000 miles, when the thrust bearing collapsed. Also cheap.
A set of tyres lasted 80,000 miles if I rotated them, and no smart comments.
By the time I finally got rid of it the mileage was at 270,000, and I had only failed to get to my destination once, when the alternator gave up the ghost, but I did make it back home via the local factors for a new one.
After all those miles it was still a good runner, but the bearings had gone in the rear beam, so the wheels were as described in the post above, and the sills were a bit crusty.
Front wheel bearings on mine lasted 130,000 miles, then both went within weeks of each other. Also cheap.
Original clutch lasted 180,000 miles, when the thrust bearing collapsed. Also cheap.
A set of tyres lasted 80,000 miles if I rotated them, and no smart comments.
By the time I finally got rid of it the mileage was at 270,000, and I had only failed to get to my destination once, when the alternator gave up the ghost, but I did make it back home via the local factors for a new one.
After all those miles it was still a good runner, but the bearings had gone in the rear beam, so the wheels were as described in the post above, and the sills were a bit crusty.
Mr.Nobody said:
He’s just told me that he’s sold it. Only told me about it last night. Unless he’s had it listed on eBay or elsewhere. I will keep an eye out for one and see if I can get one that’s a top spec with good service history etc.
Bugger. Good luck with that. 
The difficulty with these and any other small van/car combo like a Partner or Roomster is they're family workhorses and often worked hard and they're definitely not fashion accessories that get changed every 18 months creating an endless supply on the market.
People tend to keep them for a long time so most go up for sale when they're either completely knackered or a big bill is looming. I sold my last Berlingo at 140k miles because the clutch was just starting to slip, the cambelt was way overdue and it needed a new windscreen and tyres for any hope of another MOT.
Apart from that it was all good but sorting it would pretty much cost the same as I sold it for and considering it's age and miles simply wasn't worth the spend.
Jaguar steve said:
Bugger. Good luck with that.
The difficulty with these and any other small van/car combo like a Partner or Roomster is they're family workhorses and often worked hard and they're definitely not fashion accessories that get changed every 18 months creating an endless supply on the market.
People tend to keep them for a long time so most go up for sale when they're either completely knackered or a big bill is looming. I sold my last Berlingo at 140k miles because the clutch was just starting to slip, the cambelt was way overdue and it needed a new windscreen and tyres for any hope of another MOT.
Apart from that it was all good but sorting it would pretty much cost the same as I sold it for and considering it's age and miles simply wasn't worth the spend.
I know I was a bit gutted as he only told me about it yesterday. They seem priced quite high at the moment, like everything as I think most are used as you say as family cars or camper conversions. The difficulty with these and any other small van/car combo like a Partner or Roomster is they're family workhorses and often worked hard and they're definitely not fashion accessories that get changed every 18 months creating an endless supply on the market.
People tend to keep them for a long time so most go up for sale when they're either completely knackered or a big bill is looming. I sold my last Berlingo at 140k miles because the clutch was just starting to slip, the cambelt was way overdue and it needed a new windscreen and tyres for any hope of another MOT.
Apart from that it was all good but sorting it would pretty much cost the same as I sold it for and considering it's age and miles simply wasn't worth the spend.
Mr.Nobody said:
They seem priced quite high at the moment.
They've always been expensive because hordes of people recognise what robust good all rounders they make and secondhand demand is always strong. Just look anywhere on the continent where people tend more toward buying cars with their heads rather than their willies and you'll find street after street rammed full of them.Compare the s/h value of a Roomster with an equivalent VW Polo or a Berlingo with say a C3 at similar miles and age. Asking prices are invariably way higher and despite that a good example will sell in hours.
Mr.Nobody said:
He’s just told me that he’s sold it. Only told me about it last night. Unless he’s had it listed on eBay or elsewhere. I will keep an eye out for one and see if I can get one that’s a top spec with good service history etc.
All I am hearing is "I've now got the chance to buy a 2.0hdi and get it remapped"
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