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AKZ 4507

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,597 mi
Last recorded111,597 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4507
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,597 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 111,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,920 miles

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

center rear seatbelt lower mounting bolt may be unsuitable for purpose [bolt tight but shank apears to be rather long]

Fail 29 Aug 2008 102,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

center rear seatbelt lower mounting bolt may be unsuitable for purpose [bolt tight but shank apears to be rather long]

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,935 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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AKZ 4507 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKZ 4507, 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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What year was AKZ 4507 registered?

AKZ 4507 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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