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S97 FDU

1998 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,810 mi
Last recorded197,810 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 FDU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 197,810 miles

slight diesel seapage from injector

Fail 13 Sep 2010 197,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight diesel seapage from injector

Pass 2 Sep 2009 189,341 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has slight wiper damage in zones A and B.

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Aug 2009 189,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 175,293 miles

Windscreen has a slight scratch in zone A , not deemed bad enough to fail.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 175,293 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a slight scratch in zone A , not deemed bad enough to fail.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 148,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 121,809 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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S97 FDU is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,088cc 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 S97 FDU, 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 S97 FDU registered?

S97 FDU is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S97 FDU safe to buy?

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