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R961 PHP

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,684 mi
Last recorded144,684 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 PHP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 144,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 144,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at middle (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 136,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 136,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 131,735 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 131,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 123,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 118,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 111,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

advise rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,199 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2009 98,594 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 98,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 92,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 85,752 miles

advise front and rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 5 May 2006

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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R961 PHP is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R961 PHP, 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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R961 PHP is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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