1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R282 BLH
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 168,713 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R282 BLH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 168,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R282 BLH Mileage History
- 09/05/2022159,783 mi
- 26/05/2023153,783 mi-6,000 mi
- 29/08/2026168,713 mi+14,930 mi
- 29/08/2026168,713 mi
Average of roughly 2,073 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R282 BLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (R282 BLH) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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