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Peugeot 406

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,997 cc

V51 ELTMOT history

V51 ELT is a red diesel Peugeot 406 first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
198,443 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 ELT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 ELT was last recorded at 198,443 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,745 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
698 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,443 miles
  • 2025 – 197,745 miles
  • 2024 – 197,743 miles
  • 2023 – 195,984 miles
  • 2022 – 194,086 miles
  • 2021 – 193,149 miles
  • 2020 – 191,769 miles
  • 2019 – 185,817 miles
  • 2018 – 178,138 miles
  • 2017 – 174,042 miles
  • 2016 – 168,551 miles
  • 2015 – 161,617 miles
  • 2014 – 156,951 miles
  • 2013 – 148,270 miles
  • 2012 – 138,963 miles
  • 2010 – 132,476 miles
  • 2009 – 125,391 miles
  • 2008 – 114,145 miles
  • 2007 – 104,997 miles
  • 2006 – 88,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,443 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    198,443 miles
    Test number
    145832372478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,745 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    197,745 miles
    Test number
    821392356766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,743 miles (+1,759)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,743 miles
    Test number
    881777563367
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,984 miles (+1,898)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    195,984 miles
    Test number
    251714545730
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,086 miles (+937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    194,086 miles
    Test number
    245225705237
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass193,149 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,149 miles
    Test number
    449759711795
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail193,145 miles (+1,376)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,145 miles
    Test number
    964435216635
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass191,769 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,769 miles
    Test number
    856520985596
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort low
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,817 miles (+7,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    185,817 miles
    Test number
    858734915899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sensor starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass178,138 miles (+4,096)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    178,138 miles
    Test number
    940094365648
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wire (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,042 miles (+5,491)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,042 miles
    Test number
    107325797744
    • AdvisoryCentral box rubber spliting
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box rubbers splitting x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass168,551 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,551 miles
    Test number
    851171259317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working

  13. Fail168,506 miles (+6,889)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,506 miles
    Test number
    739217210549
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.63 (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working

  14. Pass161,617 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,617 miles
    Test number
    977519955153
    • NoteLift in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NotePlay in offside track rod end

  15. Fail161,599 miles (+4,648)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,599 miles
    Test number
    785367655187
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLift in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NotePlay in offside track rod end

  16. Pass156,951 miles (+8,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,951 miles
    Test number
    267013224177
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass148,270 miles (+9,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    148,270 miles
    Test number
    576376013132
    • NotePlay in offside rear, front upper track arm inner bush

  18. Pass138,963 miles (+14)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,963 miles
    Test number
    988210792026
    • NoteHandbrake stiff in ooperation
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable stiff in operation
    • NoteNearside rear inner side light not working
    • NoteOfffside rear upper front track arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link slight bent

  19. Fail138,949 miles (+6,473)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,949 miles
    Test number
    366757982050
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake stiff in ooperation
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable stiff in operation
    • NoteNearside rear inner side light not working
    • NoteOfffside rear upper front track arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link slight bent

  20. Pass132,476 miles (+7,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    334371810284
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear, upper rear inner ball joint

  21. Pass125,391 miles (+11,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,391 miles
    Test number
    681730439098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,145 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    114,145 miles
    Test number
    244861538081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,997 miles (+16,377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    173952437490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    153985626027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,620 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    813827616060
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V51 ELT

Does V51 ELT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 ELT is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 ELT?
The MOT on V51 ELT is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 ELT done?
V51 ELT was recorded at 198,443 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has V51 ELT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 ELT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V51 ELT 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 V51 ELT find?
V51 ELT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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