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123D373

1996 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123D373
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 101,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,994 miles

Minor damage to the outer rim of the nearside rear road wheel

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower ball joint deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn very low on the inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Minor damage to the outer rim of the nearside rear road wheel

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower ball joint deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn very low on the inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,840 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,358 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 48,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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123D373 is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 121,521 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 123D373, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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123D373 is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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