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A16 RTS

1996 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RTS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 110,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,397 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 RTS is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A16 RTS, 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 RTS registered?

A16 RTS is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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