Official DVLA Record

1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R742 GHR

R742 GHR

1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 276,701 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 406
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
276,701 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2088cc

R742 GHR Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2010
  • 276,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R742 GHR Mileage History

  1. 26/09/2006128,791 mi
  2. 27/09/2006128,828 mi+37 mi
  3. 16/02/2007128,958 mi+130 mi
  4. 02/05/2008182,481 mi+53,523 mi
  5. 03/05/2008182,506 mi+25 mi
  6. 12/05/2008184,959 mi+2,453 mi
  7. 26/05/2009244,291 mi+59,332 mi
  8. 11/06/2009244,376 mi+85 mi
  9. 11/06/2009244,386 mi+10 mi
  10. 06/05/2010276,566 mi+32,180 mi
  11. 07/05/2010276,701 mi+135 mi

Average of roughly 40,955 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R742 GHR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (R742 GHR) between September 2006 and May 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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