1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R713 TFC
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 140,983 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2011.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R713 TFC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2010
- 140,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R713 TFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (R713 TFC) between August 2007 and August 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2010 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 (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R713 TFC Mileage History
- 23/08/2007120,584 mi
- 23/08/2007120,584 mi
- 14/08/2008130,256 mi+9,672 mi
- 28/08/2009135,588 mi+5,332 mi
- 28/08/2009135,588 mi
- 13/08/2010140,983 mi+5,395 mi
Average of roughly 6,860 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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