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D221 STU

1998 Peugeot 406

Yellow Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 STU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 84,323 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2006 84,323 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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D221 STU is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Yellow with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D221 STU, 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 D221 STU registered?

D221 STU is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is D221 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D221 STU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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