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6385 WJ

1999 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

180,123 mi
Last recorded180,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6385 WJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 180,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 175,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 171,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,326 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 162,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 157,441 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,509 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 144,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2012 103,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,053 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,641 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 65,294 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,227 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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6385 WJ is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 113,370 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 6385 WJ, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6385 WJ registered?

6385 WJ is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for 6385 WJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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