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9 MUR

1996 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,460 mi
Last recorded165,460 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2005
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MUR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2005 165,460 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 165,458 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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9 MUR is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 121,521 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 9 MUR, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9 MUR registered?

9 MUR is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 9 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 MUR 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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