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1997 Peugeot 406 2.9L Petrol · R493 BNV

R493 BNV

1997 Peugeot 406 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1997. Recorded mileage 63,865 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2946cc

R493 BNV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2025
  • 63,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R493 BNV Mileage History

  1. 01/12/202159,817 mi
  2. 03/11/202261,372 mi+1,555 mi
  3. 02/10/202362,000 mi+628 mi
  4. 24/10/202462,162 mi+162 mi
  5. 04/12/202563,865 mi+1,703 mi

Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R493 BNV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
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 1997 Peugeot 406 (R493 BNV) between December 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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