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B2 CGJ

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,559 mi
Last recorded169,559 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CGJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 169,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and smoke coming from offside wheel arch during emissions test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is overfilled on dip stick

oil lamp and parking brake warning lamp coming on during idle

Fail 12 Nov 2018 169,559 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and smoke coming from offside wheel arch during emissions test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is overfilled on dip stick

oil lamp and parking brake warning lamp coming on during idle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 168,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer tread

Offside Front seat will not tilt

Oil leak engine area ()

bonnet struts not holding up bonnet

engine oil light on dash

exhaust earth strap broken

parking brake warning light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2016 166,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 166,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 166,482 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to cailper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak oil everywhere ()

oil warning light on (oil level okay)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 165,149 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 165,149 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 163,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corossion to offside rear brake dust cover/stone guard

excessive engine leak,covering underside

offside and nearside outter handbrake cables in poor condition

temp repair to offside wing repeater lamp

Fail 28 Oct 2014 163,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corossion to offside rear brake dust cover/stone guard

excessive engine leak,covering underside

offside and nearside outter handbrake cables in poor condition

oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,187 miles

both rear handbrake cables almost worn through

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 161,187 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear handbrake cables almost worn through

osr wheel noisey inside handbrake drum when wheel rotated

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake cables almost worn through the protective covers

oil leak from cam covers / carriers

osf seat folding mechanism faulty

burning oil smell and smoke coming from engine bay

large oil leak under the car and dripping

Fail 24 Oct 2012 159,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake cables almost worn through the protective covers

oil leak from cam covers / carriers

osf seat folding mechanism faulty

burning oil smell and smoke coming from engine bay

large oil leak under the car and dripping

Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,770 miles

o/s/f seat back wont tilt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 26 Oct 2011 156,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f seat back wont tilt

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 26 Oct 2011 156,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 146,397 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f disc slightly distorted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 146,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f disc slightly distorted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 146,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 134,348 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 133,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine/gearbox mounting allows excessive movement

Pass 23 Oct 2008 124,037 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 124,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 97,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 97,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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B2 CGJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 B2 CGJ, 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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B2 CGJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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