1997 Peugeot 106 1.5L Diesel · R579 XVM
1997 Peugeot 106 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 68,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 106
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1527cc
R579 XVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2008
- 68,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R579 XVM Mileage History
- 18/04/200533,176 mi
- 12/04/200639,164 mi+5,988 mi
- 06/06/200757,531 mi+18,367 mi
- 09/06/200757,540 mi+9 mi
- 11/03/200868,946 mi+11,406 mi
Average of roughly 12,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R579 XVM 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 106 (R579 XVM) between April 2005 and March 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.