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KNZ 3122

1998 Peugeot 406

Yellow Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,779 mi
Last recorded166,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 3122
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 166,779 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 166,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 161,518 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 152,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 147,834 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 147,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 143,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 136,589 miles

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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KNZ 3122 is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Yellow with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNZ 3122, 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.

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What year was KNZ 3122 registered?

KNZ 3122 is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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