1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Peugeot 406 MOT pass rate and common faults

266 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.8%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.4%
  2. Suspension22.9%
  3. Lights & electrics20.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  8. Tyres3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1999 Peugeot 406?

In 2024, 54.5% of 1999 Peugeot 406 cars passed their MOT first time, across 266 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Peugeot 406?

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

Is the 1999 Peugeot 406 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).