1998 Peugeot 406 2.9L Petrol · R516 FNM
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1998. Recorded mileage 103,279 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2946cc
R516 FNM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2022
- 103,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R516 FNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (R516 FNM) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))”; “Headlamp aim not tested incorrect bulbs (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))”.
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