1998 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · R914 VAK
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 54,935 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R914 VAK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2010
- 54,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R914 VAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R914 VAK) between May 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
R914 VAK Mileage History
- 09/05/200638,346 mi
- 10/05/200739,439 mi+1,093 mi
- 10/05/200739,439 mi
- 13/05/200842,893 mi+3,454 mi
- 24/06/200947,570 mi+4,677 mi
- 03/07/201054,935 mi+7,365 mi
Average of roughly 3,996 miles per year across 6 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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