1996 Peugeot 406 1.9L Diesel · P752 MRW
1996 Peugeot 406 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 149,393 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P752 MRW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2011
- 149,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P752 MRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Peugeot 406 (P752 MRW) between March 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P752 MRW Mileage History
- 30/03/2006129,070 mi
- 02/04/2007134,419 mi+5,349 mi
- 05/04/2007134,430 mi+11 mi
- 03/04/2008137,280 mi+2,850 mi
- 03/04/2008137,280 mi
- 30/04/2009142,745 mi+5,465 mi
- 30/04/2009142,745 mi
- 23/04/2010145,755 mi+3,010 mi
- 23/04/2010145,755 mi
- 27/04/2011149,393 mi+3,638 mi
- 27/04/2011149,393 mi
Average of roughly 4,004 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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