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2 TPE

1997 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,344 mi
Last recorded122,344 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 TPE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 106,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 97,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 93,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 93,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 86,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,563 miles

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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2 TPE is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2 TPE, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 TPE registered?

2 TPE is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is 2 TPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 TPE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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