1997 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · R838 BVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having cleared the September 2025 MOT after remedial work on the items that caused the simultaneous failure. Over the last six years the pattern shows a stable maintenance regime; recurring minor faults such as headlamp aim, ball‑joint dust‑cover deterioration and brake‑disc scoring appear to be addressed each year, with no escalation to major structural or safety‑critical failures. At the latest test the odometer read 81,711 mi, equating to roughly 2,800 mi per annum for a 1997 model. The mileage increments between successive tests are modest – for example the reading rose from 71,944 mi in September 2017 to 81,711 mi in September 2025 – indicating light, consistent use rather than periods of high‑speed accumulation or long‑term storage. No abrupt mileage spikes are evident, suggesting the vehicle has not been subjected to intensive duty cycles. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the front headlamp units, confirming both lens integrity and correct aim now that the vehicle has passed. Inspection of the front suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers is advisable, given repeated advisories of severe deterioration in 2017, 2025 and earlier. The rear inner brake disc, flagged as worn and pitted in 2025, should be measured for thickness to ensure remaining life is acceptable. Tyre health, particularly the near‑side rear tyre noted as slightly damaged in 2024, warrants a close visual and tread‑depth check. Finally, confirm that the exhaust system is leak‑free, the seat‑belt webbing is intact, and the wheel bearings are quiet, as these components have shown intermittent issues in previous years.