1998 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R190 FWK
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 59,554 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2006.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R190 FWK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2005
- 59,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R190 FWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R190 FWK) between August 2005 and August 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2005 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
R190 FWK Mileage History
- 11/08/200558,322 mi
- 22/08/200559,554 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 40,177 miles per year across 2 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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