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P428 RYN

1971 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,674 mi
Last recorded228,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 406120,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 RYN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 228,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front pads low

off side front brake hose heavily perished advise replace

oil leaks

oil low

under side of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 2 Sep 2008 203,547 miles

front sidelights dim..front discs in poor condition..slight oil leaks..o/s/f flexi brake hose perished..slight play in o/s/r lower suspension outer link bush

slight play in n/s/r top tie bar bush

Pass 20 Aug 2007 174,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2006 140,702 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 140,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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P428 RYN is a 1971 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 120,532 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 P428 RYN, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P428 RYN is a 1971 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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