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R766 YWK

1997 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 YWK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010
Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,577 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 77,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 70,911 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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R766 YWK is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 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 R766 YWK, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R766 YWK registered?

R766 YWK is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R766 YWK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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