1998 Peugeot 406 1.9L Diesel · R47 VUT
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 90,614 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R47 VUT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2010
- 90,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R47 VUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R47 VUT) between December 2005 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
R47 VUT Mileage History
- 07/12/200567,665 mi
- 14/12/200669,587 mi+1,922 mi
- 14/12/200669,587 mi
- 01/03/200874,862 mi+5,275 mi
- 26/02/200980,335 mi+5,473 mi
- 26/02/200980,336 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/201090,614 mi+10,278 mi
- 12/02/201090,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,486 miles per year across 8 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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