1996 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · N201 DKO
1996 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 76,274 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N201 DKO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2012
- 76,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N201 DKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Peugeot 406 (N201 DKO) between March 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2012 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: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
N201 DKO Mileage History
- 30/03/200651,184 mi
- 03/04/200757,128 mi+5,944 mi
- 17/04/200857,724 mi+596 mi
- 18/04/200961,914 mi+4,190 mi
- 18/04/200961,914 mi
- 09/04/201067,098 mi+5,184 mi
- 15/04/201067,284 mi+186 mi
- 30/06/201174,674 mi+7,390 mi
- 02/07/201276,274 mi+1,600 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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