1998 Peugeot 406 2.9L Petrol · R507 MRW
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 151,341 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R507 MRW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2012
- 151,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R507 MRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R507 MRW) between January 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2012 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R507 MRW Mileage History
- 23/01/200642,561 mi
- 26/01/200642,561 mi
- 29/01/200761,000 mi+18,439 mi
- 24/01/200880,450 mi+19,450 mi
- 28/01/200999,387 mi+18,937 mi
- 25/01/2010118,233 mi+18,846 mi
- 05/02/2010118,250 mi+17 mi
- 03/02/2011136,958 mi+18,708 mi
- 27/03/2012151,218 mi+14,260 mi
- 02/04/2012151,341 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 17,573 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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