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638 PF

1999 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration638 PF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 86,988 miles

sticker over airbag light

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery held in with cable-ties

engine covers

slight corrosion on inner wing o/s/f at shock turret

slight corrosion on inner wing o/s/f at shock turret

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,450 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery held in with cable-ties

engine covers

slight corrosion on inner wing o/s/f at shock turret

slight corrosion on inner wing o/s/f at shock turret

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,443 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system rusty (7.1.2)

engine cover

slight corrosion on inner wing o/s/f at shock turret

slight wear on all discs

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,344 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear sub-frame and componants

front reg-plate worn

Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear sub-frame and componants

front reg-plate worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,919 miles

front numberplate worn

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front numberplate worn

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,423 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs have slight wear and lipped

Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs have slight wear and lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,429 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,213 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 63,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,365 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,367 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded.

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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638 PF is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 638 PF, 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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638 PF is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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