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1998 Peugeot 406 1.9L Diesel · R227 YJA

R227 YJA

1998 Peugeot 406 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 271,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 406
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/04/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/12/2007)
Recorded Mileage
271,967 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/04/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/12/2007
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1905cc

R227 YJA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2007
  • 271,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R227 YJA Mileage History

  1. 10/01/2006265,830 mi
  2. 14/01/2006265,841 mi+11 mi
  3. 21/03/2007271,960 mi+6,119 mi
  4. 21/03/2007271,964 mi+4 mi
  5. 22/03/2007271,967 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 5,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R227 YJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R227 YJA) between January 2006 and March 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 2007 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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