Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) reliable? We analysed 875 real MOT tests across 478 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90).
Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 14.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 49.6 mpg
- Urban
- 36.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 62.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1961
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 151 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) THIS CAR | 68.3% | 875 | 170,096 mi | — yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Husqvarna Te 300I 2020 | 85.6% | 444 | 2,041 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90)Should you buy a used Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90)?
The Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.3% across 875 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Peugeot 406 Rapier HDI (90) owner drives around 5,132 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.