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C8 BMA

1998 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,020 mi
Last recorded71,020 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BMA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,442 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,864 miles

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)

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to discouler o/s/r indicator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,798 miles

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 Dec 2005 53,428 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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C8 BMA is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 BMA, 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 C8 BMA registered?

C8 BMA is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is C8 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 BMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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