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S147 RDJ

1998 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,426 mi
Last recorded210,426 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 RDJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 210,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 210,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 202,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 197,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 197,444 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 189,888 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 160,796 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 160,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S147 RDJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S147 RDJ, 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 S147 RDJ registered?

S147 RDJ is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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