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R103 RCJ

1998 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 131,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 110,745 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 110,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2006 110,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp staying on

water leak rad bottom hose

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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R103 RCJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,325 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 R103 RCJ, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 RCJ registered?

R103 RCJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R103 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 RCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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