1997 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · P790 BUY
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 137,428 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,428 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
P790 BUY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 137,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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P790 BUY Mileage History
- 08/11/2021137,289 mi
- 09/11/2021137,294 mi+5 mi
- 17/11/2022137,428 mi+134 mi
- 17/11/2022137,428 mi
Average of roughly 136 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P790 BUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (P790 BUY) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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