1996 Peugeot 406 1.9L Diesel · P226 BPC
1996 Peugeot 406 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 116,536 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P226 BPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 116,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P226 BPC 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 1996 Peugeot 406 (P226 BPC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
P226 BPC Mileage History
- 01/10/202295,465 mi
- 19/10/202295,545 mi+80 mi
- 30/09/2023100,346 mi+4,801 mi
- 10/10/2024110,297 mi+9,951 mi
- 21/10/2025116,536 mi+6,239 mi
Average of roughly 6,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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