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S693 CAX

1998 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 CAX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 135,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 129,722 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 129,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 124,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,758 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 85,665 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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S693 CAX is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S693 CAX, 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 S693 CAX registered?

S693 CAX is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S693 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 CAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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