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B10 AFA

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

231,046 mi
Last recorded231,046 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 AFA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 231,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 222,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 213,492 miles

Engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing down

Pass 28 Jul 2011 200,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 200,329 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 185,525 miles

Rear brake imbalance.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 185,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Rear brake imbalance.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 171,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 159,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 150,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 141,511 miles

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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B10 AFA is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B10 AFA, 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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B10 AFA is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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