1998 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R972 EKN
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 58,076 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R972 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 58,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R972 EKN MOT History
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 1998 Peugeot 406 (R972 EKN) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R972 EKN Mileage History
- 10/02/202356,917 mi
- 20/02/202457,517 mi+600 mi
- 12/02/202557,732 mi+215 mi
- 26/02/202658,043 mi+311 mi
- 06/03/202658,076 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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