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R958 YOV

1998 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 YOV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,322 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Temp fuel cap fitted

rear wiper arm/blade missing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 82,322 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Temp fuel cap fitted

rear wiper arm/blade missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,126 miles

FRONT DISC SLIGHTY PITTED

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,480 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,002 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 61,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 YOV is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R958 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

R958 YOV is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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