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A15 VPK

1998 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,647 mi
Last recorded162,647 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VPK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 162,647 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plate light lenes missing

rattle from exhaust system

Fail 26 Mar 2012 162,647 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both number plate light lenes missing

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 8 Mar 2011 153,382 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both number plate light lenes missing

exhaust system becoming insecure at manifold ,rear box hitting body work

play in n/s/r tie bar ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2011 153,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both number plate light lenes missing

Battery insecure

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system becoming insecure at manifold ,rear box hitting body work

play in n/s/r tie bar ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2010 146,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 140,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear centre belt missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 128,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 122,062 miles

airbag light on

n/s rear drop link slight wear

rear tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 16 Feb 2006 122,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

center seat belt missing

nsr inner link has slight play

rear tyres on 1.6mm

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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A15 VPK is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A15 VPK, 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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A15 VPK is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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