1997 Peugeot 406 2.1L Diesel · R998 BVC
1997 Peugeot 406 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 92,032 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R998 BVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 92,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R998 BVC 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 406 (R998 BVC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R998 BVC Mileage History
- 14/06/202288,390 mi
- 07/06/202389,722 mi+1,332 mi
- 06/06/202490,895 mi+1,173 mi
- 12/06/202592,032 mi+1,137 mi
- 24/06/202592,032 mi
Average of roughly 1,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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