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R959 ANB

1998 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,973 mi
Last recorded172,973 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 ANB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 172,973 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER BALL JOINT ON STEERING RACK

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S INNER REAR SILLS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 170,671 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018

play nsf inner track rod

Pass 27 Apr 2017
Fail 27 Apr 2017

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 164,899 miles

front tyres 2mm

play nsf tie-rod

Fail 19 Apr 2016 164,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 2mm

play nsf tie-rod

Pass 21 Apr 2015 162,474 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 21 Apr 2015 162,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slight blow

Fail 1 May 2014 159,896 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsff inner tie-rod worn

slight oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2014 159,896 miles

nsff inner tie-rod worn

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 153,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 153,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,226 miles

o/s wiper poor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 146,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 142,270 miles

both wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2008 139,455 miles

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

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

slight play to steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 131,239 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play to offside rear hub

Pass 25 Apr 2006 121,918 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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R959 ANB is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R959 ANB, 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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R959 ANB is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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