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F823 SJM

1998 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,578 mi
Last recorded135,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 SJM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 132,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,567 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 129,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,442 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,303 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,617 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,627 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread and perished outer edge

oil leak

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low has had a bump (1.8)

o/s/r tyre low tread and perished outer edge

oil leak

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,719 miles

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 105,911 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nsr tyre on limits !!

Pass 22 Dec 2012 101,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 97,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,153 miles

both handbrake cables outer casings split

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play nearside front drop link

Fail 9 Dec 2010 94,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both handbrake cables outer casings split

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 93,556 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,636 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,254 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 83,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 83,860 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F823 SJM is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F823 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F823 SJM registered?

F823 SJM is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F823 SJM safe to buy?

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