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Free Peugeot 406 VIN Decoder

Decode your Peugeot 406 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 28 variants (1995–2004). No registration.

1995–2004 28 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Peugeot 406
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Peugeot 406 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 406 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L V6 24V 4AT (210 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.9 L 207 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 24V 4AT (194 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.9 L 188 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 24V 5MT (194 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.9 L 188 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L 16V 5MT (160 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 156 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 16V HPI 5MT (143 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 16V 4AT (138 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 133 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L 16V 5MT (138 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 133 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L HDi 5MT (136 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 2.2 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 4AT (117 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.7 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 5MT (117 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.7 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 4AT (112HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 5MT (112HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.0L HDi 5MT (110 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 2.0 L 107 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT (90 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L HDi 5MT (90 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 2.0 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.0L V6 24V 4AT FWD (194 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 2.9 L 192 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 24V 5MT FWD (194 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 2.9 L 192 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (135 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 2.0 L 133 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (135 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 2.0 L 133 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 4AT FWD (112 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 1.8 L 110 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (112 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 1.8 L 110 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.1L TD 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1995–1999 Diesel 2.1 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L HDi 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1995–1999 Diesel 2.0 L 108 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 1.6 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1995–1999 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1995–1999 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1995–1999 Diesel 1.9 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Peugeot 406 VIN FAQ

What does a Peugeot 406 VIN tell you?+
A Peugeot 406 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Peugeot 406?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Peugeot 406 made?+
Our database covers the Peugeot 406 for model years 1995–2004, across 28 variants.
Is the Peugeot 406 VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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