1998 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · R459 JGN
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 161,926 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R459 JGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2008
- 161,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R459 JGN MOT History
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 (R459 JGN) between February 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2008 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R459 JGN Mileage History
- 08/02/2006136,581 mi
- 13/02/2007151,551 mi+14,970 mi
- 14/02/2007151,551 mi
- 10/01/2008161,926 mi+10,375 mi
- 14/01/2008161,926 mi
Average of roughly 13,125 miles per year across 5 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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