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J490 MLW

1992 Peugeot 106

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 10687,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 MLW
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant leak from radiaotor

idle speed high

slight corrosion to offside sill

tyre size - 145/70R13

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,769 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 83,213 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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J490 MLW is a 1992 Peugeot 106 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 87,103 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 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 MLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Peugeot 106 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J490 MLW registered?

J490 MLW is a 1992 Peugeot 106, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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