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Peugeot 406

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T538 DBFMOT history

T538 DBF is a blue diesel Peugeot 406 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
109,081 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 DBF was last recorded at 109,081 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 1,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2015: 86,215 miles, lower than 87,008 miles on 9 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,212 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,869 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,081 miles
  • 2023 – 107,212 miles
  • 2022 – 104,458 miles
  • 2021 – 102,513 miles
  • 2020 – 100,769 miles
  • 2019 – 98,382 miles
  • 2018 – 96,018 miles
  • 2017 – 93,513 miles
  • 2016 – 91,321 miles
  • 2015 – 86,215 miles
  • 2014 – 87,008 miles
  • 2013 – 84,658 miles
  • 2012 – 81,259 miles
  • 2011 – 76,361 miles
  • 2010 – 71,498 miles
  • 2009 – 66,012 miles
  • 2008 – 61,775 miles
  • 2007 – 58,166 miles
  • 2006 – 53,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (1.1.21 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    493674113497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  2. Fail109,081 miles (+1,869)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    752037884291
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  3. Pass107,212 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,212 miles
    Test number
    890021466051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail107,210 miles (+2,752)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    607379778659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,458 miles
    Test number
    654473002795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,458 miles (+1,945)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,458 miles
    Test number
    307581463713
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass102,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    735486881035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,513 miles (+1,744)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    831114316091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass100,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    861774559992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,767 miles (+2,385)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,767 miles
    Test number
    638025990237
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,382 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,382 miles
    Test number
    663816224462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,375 miles (+2,357)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,375 miles
    Test number
    875330763378
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass96,018 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    943725110031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,014 miles (+2,501)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    615992890193
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass93,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    661664940800
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail93,513 miles (+2,192)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    499384026339
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,321 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    121277156529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass86,215 miles (-793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    315098905060
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,008 miles (+2,350)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    279659904010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass84,658 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    746917903077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,259 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    126332112032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,361 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,361 miles
    Test number
    655643411043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,498 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,498 miles
    Test number
    680742110041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,012 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,012 miles
    Test number
    390069709016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,775 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    984859608001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,166 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    482043217058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    173881416083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 DBF

Does T538 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 DBF expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 DBF?
The MOT on T538 DBF expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 DBF done?
T538 DBF was recorded at 109,081 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has T538 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 DBF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 DBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 DBF find?
T538 DBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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