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A5 KXK

1996 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 132,556 miles

Hand brake lever slightly worn

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 130,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 128,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hand brake lever slightly worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 124,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 122,132 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 122,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 122,354 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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A5 KXK is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 KXK, 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 A5 KXK registered?

A5 KXK is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A5 KXK safe to buy?

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