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D2 RCB

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,809 mi
Last recorded161,809 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RCB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 161,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 156,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 153,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 153,665 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil contamination at power steering resevoir aerea

steel section of bottom hose corroded

water leak at heater hose bleed valve

Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan not cutting in engine overheating

Pass 21 Jun 2006 131,805 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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D2 RCB is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D2 RCB, 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 D2 RCB registered?

D2 RCB is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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