2001 Peugeot 406 2.0L Petrol · Y849 ERW
2001 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 120,504 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y849 ERW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 120,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y849 ERW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 406 (Y849 ERW) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
Y849 ERW Mileage History
- 27/06/200646,232 mi
- 27/06/200762,420 mi+16,188 mi
- 28/02/200869,865 mi+7,445 mi
- 29/02/200869,865 mi
- 18/02/200975,903 mi+6,038 mi
- 25/02/201080,464 mi+4,561 mi
- 18/02/201182,649 mi+2,185 mi
- 21/02/201283,898 mi+1,249 mi
- 15/02/201385,570 mi+1,672 mi
- 06/02/201486,817 mi+1,247 mi
- 06/02/201486,817 mi
- 07/07/201487,299 mi+482 mi
- 25/06/201597,953 mi+10,654 mi
- 13/05/2016109,491 mi+11,538 mi
- 08/06/2017114,147 mi+4,656 mi
- 08/06/2017114,147 mi
- 18/06/2018117,278 mi+3,131 mi
- 19/06/2018117,278 mi
- 28/05/2019118,448 mi+1,170 mi
- 28/05/2019118,448 mi
- 09/06/2021119,245 mi+797 mi
- 23/07/2026120,464 mi+1,219 mi
- 28/07/2026120,504 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 3,698 miles per year across 23 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
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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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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