2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · W54 JRA

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of reactive neglect. The most recent MOT test in January 2025 at 136,335 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This follows a significant improvement from early 2023, where the car failed on multiple fronts including a cracked ABS pick-up ring and various suspension-related failures. At 136,335 miles, this 26-year-old Peugeot reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent over the last decade, with annual increments of roughly 3,000 to 5,000 miles between 2020 and 2025. However, the low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber-based components, evidenced by the 2020 failure where a perished brake hose and structural tyre bulges were identified despite the low distance covered. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the nearside arm pins and bushes were flagged in 2023. While these were passed since, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the bushes are prone to wear. The braking system also warrants scrutiny; the history shows persistent binding front brakes and worn, pitted discs between 2021 and 2022, suggesting the calipers may be prone to seizing during long periods of inactivity. Structural integrity remains a priority for this vehicle, particularly as the 2015 under-trays were noted to be obscuring components which can hide developing corrosion. Given the age of the car and the history of perished hoses and cracked indicators, the buyer should check for rust in the sills and wing arches and verify the ABS sensor wiring is intact. The clean records from the last two years suggest the vehicle is currently in a stable state, but the low mileage means component failure is more likely to occur due to age rather than friction.