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A12 GHE

1998 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GHE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 99,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,353 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Knocking from steering rack.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on front brake discs.

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 87,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,882 miles

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

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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A12 GHE is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 GHE, 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.

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What year was A12 GHE registered?

A12 GHE is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is A12 GHE safe to buy?

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