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BKZ 1815

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 1815
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 129,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 129,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,332 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 110,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,923 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,687 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 80,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 71,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,447 miles

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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BKZ 1815 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BKZ 1815, 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 BKZ 1815 registered?

BKZ 1815 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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