Peugeot 406 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
56.7% pass rate
from 90 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 406 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Washers
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension rods
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Hose
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (16 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth

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