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A16 BRF

1996 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

264,967 mi
Last recorded264,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BRF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2010 264,967 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 251,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 237,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 214,154 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A16 BRF is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A16 BRF, 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 A16 BRF registered?

A16 BRF is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A16 BRF safe to buy?

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