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J3 WTE

1996 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,109 mi
Last recorded180,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 WTE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2006 180,109 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 180,109 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

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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J3 WTE is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J3 WTE, 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 J3 WTE registered?

J3 WTE is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is J3 WTE safe to buy?

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