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P488 RYN

1971 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 406120,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 RYN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 145,316 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades worn and split

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 143,542 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISC'S IN VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR BRAKE DISC'S IN VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 136,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 136,112 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 127,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 29 May 2009 127,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 14 May 2008 118,672 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 106,914 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 92,195 miles

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

hand brake performance very low

rear discs poor condition

slight play n/s o/s rear tie rods

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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P488 RYN is a 1971 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P488 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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P488 RYN is a 1971 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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