PEUGEOT 4061997 · 1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile due to a lack of recorded roadworthiness data for the past seventeen years. The last recorded test in September 2009 at 151,056 miles showed a pass despite multiple advisories related to suspension components and lighting. Because no MOT has been performed since 2009, the current roadworthiness of the Peugeot cannot be verified. The historical trend is effectively stalled, suggesting the vehicle has either been off the road or bypassed legal testing for nearly two decades. The mileage history indicates exceptionally low usage for a 1997 model, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between October 2006 and September 2009, the car covered 32,388 miles, which represents a higher annual average of over 10,000 miles compared to its lifetime driving pattern. However, the significant gap in records following 2009 raises questions regarding age-related degradation such as perished rubber, seized components, and internal corrosion that often affects low-mileage vehicles left stationary for extended periods. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record repeatedly flagged play in the offside rear tie bar, suspension arm, and nearside anti-roll bar linkage. The 2007 advisory regarding corroded brake pipes and a stiff load sensing valve indicates that the braking system is prone to oxidation. Given the age and the previous steering column universal joint failure in 2008, the steering mechanism must be checked for notches or excessive play. Structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans is also critical, as the historical data provides no insight into potential rust progression over the last seventeen years.