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8478 NX

1999 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,158 mi
Last recorded236,158 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8478 NX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 236,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 235,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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8478 NX is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8478 NX, 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 8478 NX registered?

8478 NX is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is 8478 NX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8478 NX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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