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406 PEU

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 PEU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,974 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,731 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,462 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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406 PEU is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,325 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 406 PEU, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 406 PEU registered?

406 PEU is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 406 PEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 PEU shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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