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EDZ 889

1998 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,658 mi
Last recorded106,658 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 889
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,658 miles

All brake discs corroded - surface rust - vehicle has been standing

Centre silencer minor exhaust leak & insecue

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake discs corroded - surface rust - vehicle has been standing

Centre silencer minor exhaust leak & insecue

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2009 106,619 miles

Battery insecure - clamp missing

n/s/r slight play in wheel

oil leak

vehicle has damage all over

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,619 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

n/s/r slight play in wheel

oil leak

vehicle has damage all over

Pass 4 Mar 2006 100,181 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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EDZ 889 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDZ 889, 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 EDZ 889 registered?

EDZ 889 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is EDZ 889 safe to buy?

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