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R958 YLA

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 YLA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,801 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,044 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 63,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 46,604 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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R958 YLA is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R958 YLA, 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 R958 YLA registered?

R958 YLA is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R958 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 YLA shows 9 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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