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BKZ 6986

1999 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6986
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,804 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front strut top mount bearings seized

Fail 2 Nov 2010 139,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery charging light on

front brake discs pitted

handbrake lever has side ways movement

heavy knocking to o/s/f on road test

n/s/f top monut bearing slightly seized

n/s/r parking brake slightly reduced effort

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f top mount bearing seized

rear high intensity brake light has bulbs out

wires exposed

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 6986 is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 113,370 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 6986, 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 27 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 6986 registered?

BKZ 6986 is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is BKZ 6986 safe to buy?

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