1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R217 FWK
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15/12/1997. Recorded mileage 126,213 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2088cc
R217 FWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2025
- 126,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R217 FWK Mileage History
- 15/05/2023125,907 mi
- 07/05/2024126,054 mi+147 mi
- 08/05/2024126,056 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2025126,213 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 152 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R217 FWK 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 (R217 FWK) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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