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B7 JFB

1997 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JFB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 138,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 132,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 132,741 miles

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

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

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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B7 JFB is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B7 JFB, 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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B7 JFB is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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