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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

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years63.4%
PEUGEOT 406 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years63.4%1,288141,724 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the PEUGEOT 406
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment71.3%not working
Brakes62.8%efficiency below requirements
Suspension52.6%ball joint excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure29.6%has a major leak of exhaust gases
Noise, emissions and leaks16.4%unable to be completed
Visibility15.9%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres15.3%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems12.0%warning lamp indicates a fault
Steering7.8%gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Identification of the vehicle1.9%does not conform to the specified requirements

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