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Peugeot 406

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,905 cc

T89 MECMOT history

T89 MEC is a green diesel Peugeot 406 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2022
Mileage
165,122 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T89 MEC was last recorded at 165,122 miles on 16 May 2022, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,548 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,122 miles
  • 2021 – 164,548 miles
  • 2020 – 163,904 miles
  • 2019 – 162,710 miles
  • 2018 – 161,483 miles
  • 2017 – 159,737 miles
  • 2016 – 157,031 miles
  • 2015 – 154,867 miles
  • 2014 – 150,622 miles
  • 2013 – 141,021 miles
  • 2012 – 131,098 miles
  • 2011 – 122,708 miles
  • 2010 – 113,300 miles
  • 2009 – 109,383 miles
  • 2008 – 101,947 miles
  • 2007 – 89,679 miles
  • 2006 – 77,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,122 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,122 miles (+574)13 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,122 miles
    Test number
    269987916276
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

  2. Pass164,548 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,548 miles
    Test number
    222514434863
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Fail164,508 miles (+604)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,508 miles
    Test number
    736576474443
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Pass163,904 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    163,904 miles
    Test number
    136398767080
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,710 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    155885301927
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass161,483 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,483 miles
    Test number
    215265936878
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass159,737 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,737 miles
    Test number
    179943986507
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass157,031 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,031 miles
    Test number
    412155300597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,021 miles (+2,154)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,021 miles
    Test number
    458414893271
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on edges

  10. Pass154,867 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    908118245123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail154,825 miles (+4,203)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    429796545117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass150,622 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,622 miles
    Test number
    779336324145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  13. Fail150,622 miles (+9,601)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,622 miles
    Test number
    849576324165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  14. Pass141,021 miles (+9,923)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    587948923137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

  15. Pass131,098 miles (+6)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    509457532181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLen's missing on number plate lamps
    • NoteNearside front tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating throughout

  16. Fail131,092 miles (+8,384)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    268206732110
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLen's missing on number plate lamps
    • NoteNearside front tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating throughout

  17. Fail122,708 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    408878131192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass122,708 miles (+9,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    596778331162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass113,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,300 miles
    Test number
    832481330181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,299 miles (+3,916)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    321500130151
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass109,383 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,383 miles
    Test number
    972498449121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass101,947 miles (+12,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,947 miles
    Test number
    402330158165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,679 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    983711257122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,676 miles (+12,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    521079247144
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass77,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    500583126132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,570 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    610673426153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T89 MEC

Does T89 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T89 MEC expired on 13 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T89 MEC?
The MOT on T89 MEC expired on 13 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T89 MEC done?
T89 MEC was recorded at 165,122 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has T89 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 MEC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T89 MEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T89 MEC find?
T89 MEC failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 13 major defects and 8 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front position lamp not working, and 18 more.

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