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B2 UNA

1997 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,420 mi
Last recorded122,420 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 UNA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,420 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,607 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,789 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 118,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,472 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount defective

Fail 9 Sep 2019 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount defective

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,698 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,041 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,413 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,026 miles

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

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 UNA is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 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 B2 UNA, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 UNA registered?

B2 UNA is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is B2 UNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 UNA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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