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M226 DCS

1995 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 406103,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 DCS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 138,153 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 138,153 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M226 DCS is a 1995 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 103,182 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 M226 DCS, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of M226 DCS?

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What year was M226 DCS registered?

M226 DCS is a 1995 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M226 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 DCS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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