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DIG 5602

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,365 mi
Last recorded65,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 5602
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,546 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,064 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 50,729 miles

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

air bag light is on

Fail 28 May 2011 50,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag light is on

Pass 26 May 2010 47,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 May 2009 37,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,732 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle seat belt removed

Fail 27 May 2008 29,732 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle seat belt removed

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 7,018 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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DIG 5602 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DIG 5602, 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 DIG 5602 registered?

DIG 5602 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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