1998 Peugeot 406 1.9L Diesel · S186 KEC
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 197,714 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S186 KEC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2011
- 197,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S186 KEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (S186 KEC) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2011 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”.
S186 KEC Mileage History
- 29/07/2006161,500 mi
- 26/07/200717,049 mi-144,451 mi
- 30/07/2007170,608 mi+153,559 mi
- 29/07/2008183,822 mi+13,214 mi
- 23/07/2009189,965 mi+6,143 mi
- 30/07/2010194,998 mi+5,033 mi
- 28/07/2011197,714 mi+2,716 mi
Average of roughly 7,247 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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