PEUGEOT 406 MOT Pass Rate
63.4% of 1,289 PEUGEOT 406 MOT tests pass.
The 406 passes 63.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PEUGEOT models (73.3%).
The PEUGEOT 406 passes 63.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 63.4% | 1,288 | 141,724 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 406
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 406 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 71.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 62.8% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 52.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.4% | unable to be completed |
| Visibility | 15.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 7.8% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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