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J2 EKC

1996 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 EKC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 138,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

water leak engine comartment

Pass 16 Nov 2007
Fail 16 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 123,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 123,969 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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J2 EKC is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J2 EKC, 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.

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What year was J2 EKC registered?

J2 EKC is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is J2 EKC safe to buy?

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