1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Peugeot 406 MOT pass rate and common faults

220 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 220 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.2%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.1%
  2. Lights & electrics29.1%
  3. Suspension20.9%
  4. Body & chassis9.1%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Peugeot 406?

In 2024, 53.6% of 1998 Peugeot 406 cars passed their MOT first time, across 220 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Peugeot 406?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1998 Peugeot 406 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).