Peugeot 406 Executive Dt (1997)
1997 Peugeot 406 Executive Dt
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1997 Peugeot 406 Executive Dt. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1997 Peugeot 406 Executive is in dire condition—just 1.2% of the 138 diesel examples tested passed their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is a minor bright spot, but the verdict is unambiguous: these cars are heavily worn out.
At 157,636 miles median, these 27-year-old diesels have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.07 failures per vehicle, suggesting the ones still on the road are hanging on by a thread rather than being well-maintained. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and expect multiple MOT visits before anything passes—unless you find one of the rare survivors that has been exceptionally looked after.
What to check before buying a 1997 Peugeot 406 Executive Dt
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 137 | 1.2% | 0.07 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 Peugeot 406 Executive Dt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1997 Peugeot 406 Executive Dt vehicles fall between 104,168 and 157,636 miles.
MOT History Averages
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