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B3 KYH

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,114 mi
Last recorded188,114 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KYH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 188,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 188,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 171,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 158,782 miles

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 5/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Mar 2009 158,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 5/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 142,880 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 142,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 125,876 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD 3/ TURBO PIPE SPLIT 4/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B3 KYH is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 KYH, 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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B3 KYH is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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