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S163 MAB

1998 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,749 mi
Last recorded151,749 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 MAB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,749 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 151,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 146,699 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 146,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 142,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 142,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 130,897 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 117,997 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 107,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 107,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S163 MAB is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S163 MAB, 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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S163 MAB is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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