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AKZ 7472

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7472
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 139,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2009 133,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 126,443 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 109,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 109,897 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 7472 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel 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 AKZ 7472, 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 7472 registered?

AKZ 7472 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 7472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 7472 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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