1998 Peugeot 406 1.8L Petrol · S720 AGP
1998 Peugeot 406 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 185,153 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S720 AGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S720 AGP 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 (S720 AGP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST AND COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
S720 AGP Mileage History
- 15/08/2024184,998 mi
- 16/08/2024184,999 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2025185,153 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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