1998 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · S940 BMV
1998 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 105,543 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S940 BMV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2012
- 105,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S940 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 406 (S940 BMV) between October 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
S940 BMV Mileage History
- 04/10/200677,442 mi
- 18/10/200785,068 mi+7,626 mi
- 02/11/200785,243 mi+175 mi
- 04/11/200890,517 mi+5,274 mi
- 03/12/200994,360 mi+3,843 mi
- 04/12/200994,560 mi+200 mi
- 20/04/2011100,589 mi+6,029 mi
- 04/07/2012105,541 mi+4,952 mi
- 10/07/2012105,543 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,874 miles per year across 9 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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