1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · P524 FAU
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 175,094 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P524 FAU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2008
- 175,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P524 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (P524 FAU) between November 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P524 FAU Mileage History
- 28/11/2005139,390 mi
- 21/11/2006154,360 mi+14,970 mi
- 21/11/2006154,360 mi
- 30/11/2007162,644 mi+8,284 mi
- 05/12/2007162,645 mi+1 mi
- 18/12/2008175,093 mi+12,448 mi
- 22/12/2008175,094 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,644 miles per year across 7 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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