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N16 RVY

1999 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RVY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Horizontal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 111,029 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,442 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,869 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,869 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 73,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,982 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,974 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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N16 RVY is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 113,370 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 N16 RVY, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N16 RVY registered?

N16 RVY is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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