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B2 OKX

1998 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,399 mi
Last recorded120,399 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 OKX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 120,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 120,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 109,143 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 102,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,474 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 99,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm † †plus † †cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall † †215/55x16 ('W' rated)

windscreen starting to de-laminate

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,013 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 84,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nail in off side rear tyre sidewall will req new tyre

small chip in windscreen

tailpipe and centre section corroded

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 OKX is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OKX, 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 OKX is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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