1997 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · R788 LNN
1997 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 74,526 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2013.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R788 LNN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2012
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R788 LNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 406 (R788 LNN) between September 2005 and June 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
R788 LNN Mileage History
- 17/09/200561,562 mi
- 24/09/200561,680 mi+118 mi
- 27/09/200666,359 mi+4,679 mi
- 17/09/200768,343 mi+1,984 mi
- 17/09/200768,343 mi
- 09/09/200869,405 mi+1,062 mi
- 08/06/200969,555 mi+150 mi
- 04/06/201069,710 mi+155 mi
- 04/06/201069,710 mi
- 10/06/201174,526 mi+4,816 mi
Average of roughly 2,263 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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