Peugeot 406 Glx Dt (1998)
1998 Peugeot 406 Glx Dt
CarHunch is tracking 554 1998 Peugeot 406 Glx Dt vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Peugeot 406 GLX diesel is a genuine survivor, with a 90% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and notably, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The diesel engine's reliability here is striking—virtually all 553 examples run on diesel fuel and maintain that same solid 90% pass standard, suggesting the engine platform has proven itself over time.
With a median mileage of 209,437 km for cars now in their mid-20s, these vehicles have clearly been driven hard but not abused, and the average of just 0.02 failures per vehicle at MOT shows structural and mechanical integrity remains sound. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on fluid leaks and suspension wear rather than engine internals—the real risk here lies in accumulated corrosion and age-related wear, not fundamental mechanical failure.
We have 554 1998 Peugeot 406 Glx Dt vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot 406 Glx 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 (100%) | 553 | 0.9% | 0.02 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Peugeot 406 Glx 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 1998 Peugeot 406 Glx Dt vehicles fall between 205,531 and 246,838 miles.
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