1997 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · P281 SHV
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 159,882 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P281 SHV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2009
- 159,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P281 SHV Mileage History
- 08/07/2005142,095 mi
- 08/07/2005142,095 mi
- 14/07/2006146,336 mi+4,241 mi
- 14/07/2006146,336 mi
- 13/07/2007152,077 mi+5,741 mi
- 12/07/2008157,082 mi+5,005 mi
- 24/07/2009159,882 mi+2,800 mi
Average of roughly 4,398 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P281 SHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (P281 SHV) between July 2005 and July 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”; “Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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