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ACZ 9498

1998 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 9498
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 95,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 87,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,889 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 76,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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ACZ 9498 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ACZ 9498, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 9498?

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What year was ACZ 9498 registered?

ACZ 9498 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is ACZ 9498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 9498 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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