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E29 JAC

1997 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,421 mi
Last recorded67,421 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 JAC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,421 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

Rear lower hub bushes worn close to failure.

Rear tie bar bushes worn close to failure.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,411 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

MIL illuminated.

Rear lower hub bushes worn close to failure.

Rear tie bar bushes worn close to failure.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019

MIL illuminated.

Both rear lower hub bushes worn.

Both rear tie bars worn.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower hub bushes worn.

Both rear tie bars worn.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

MIL illuminated.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,748 miles

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

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

wiper blades clears screen but patchy

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear footbrake slightly down on efficiency

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,041 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,116 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 18,936 miles

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

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

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

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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E29 JAC is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 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 E29 JAC, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E29 JAC is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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