1998 Peugeot 406 2.9L Petrol · R278 FHJ
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 109,248 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2008.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Feb 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R278 FHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2007
- 109,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R278 FHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R278 FHJ) between February 2006 and January 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R278 FHJ Mileage History
- 04/02/2006104,766 mi
- 30/01/2007109,248 mi+4,482 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 2 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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