1998 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · R998 CFU
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 174,138 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R998 CFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 174,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R998 CFU 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 1998 Peugeot 406 (R998 CFU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower control arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R998 CFU Mileage History
- 18/09/2023162,439 mi
- 13/09/2024168,821 mi+6,382 mi
- 27/09/2024169,035 mi+214 mi
- 22/09/2025174,006 mi+4,971 mi
- 30/09/2025174,138 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 5,750 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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