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S292 FDM

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 FDM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 86,012 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 86,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 71,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2005 71,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S292 FDM is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S292 FDM, 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 S292 FDM registered?

S292 FDM is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S292 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 FDM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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