1997 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · P571 DRS
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 75,271 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P571 DRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 75,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P571 DRS 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 1997 Peugeot 406 (P571 DRS) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P571 DRS Mileage History
- 21/03/202475,161 mi
- 02/04/202475,188 mi+27 mi
- 18/03/202575,234 mi+46 mi
- 07/04/202675,255 mi+21 mi
- 10/04/202675,271 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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