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FKZ 7139

1996 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,330 mi
Last recorded115,330 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7139
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 115,330 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wheel alignment check

Pass 23 Nov 2007 109,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 104,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 100,909 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 100,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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FKZ 7139 is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 121,521 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 FKZ 7139, 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 30 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 FKZ 7139 registered?

FKZ 7139 is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FKZ 7139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 7139 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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