PEUGEOT 4061998 · 2.9L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with an improving trend following a period of minor failures. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2023 at 140,485 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This represents a significant improvement over early 2022, where the car failed due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a defective exhaust mounting. Given that the last test occurred over three years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue and requires immediate testing to verify its continued roadworthiness. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a distinct four-year gap between the May 2018 and January 2022 tests, during which the car covered only 2,787 miles. This suggests the vehicle spent long periods stationary, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components despite the low mechanical wear. While the low mileage reduces stress on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of perished seals, seized brake calipers, and dry-rotted suspension bushes. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2017 record noted rusty front brake discs and the 2022 failure indicated exhaust-related issues. The SRS warning lamp fault from 2022 should be verified to ensure the airbag system was properly rectified and functional. Given the age and intermittent use, a close look at structural integrity is vital, as the older Peugeot 406 chassis are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wing arches. Checking for fluid leaks and perished hoses is also essential to account for the long intervals of inactivity between recorded tests.