1996 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · P768 HMK
1996 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 97,006 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2010.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P768 HMK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2009
- 97,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P768 HMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Peugeot 406 (P768 HMK) between December 2005 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
P768 HMK Mileage History
- 01/12/200587,698 mi
- 01/12/200587,698 mi
- 14/05/200790,524 mi+2,826 mi
- 14/05/200790,526 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/200893,648 mi+3,122 mi
- 14/05/200997,006 mi+3,358 mi
Average of roughly 2,698 miles per year across 6 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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