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N197 OVC

1996 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,334 mi
Last recorded202,334 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 OVC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 202,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 202,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2007 189,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 176,531 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 176,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nail in tyre

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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N197 OVC is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N197 OVC, 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 N197 OVC registered?

N197 OVC is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N197 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 OVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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