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B4 EVT

1998 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,084 mi
Last recorded198,084 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EVT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 198,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 198,084 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 188,202 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 188,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 180,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise alternater belt in correctly fitted

advise both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge....... o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp loose but not insecuer and not leaking gases

Fail 27 Nov 2008 180,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise alternater belt in correctly fitted

advise both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge....... o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp loose but not insecuer and not leaking gases

Pass 29 Nov 2007 172,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 152,617 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 152,617 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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B4 EVT is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,905cc diesel 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 B4 EVT, 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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What year was B4 EVT registered?

B4 EVT is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is B4 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 EVT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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