Peugeot 406 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
54.4% pass rate
from 250 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 1997 cars)
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 406 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Load sensing valves (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Visibility (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.80% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.80% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Hose
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
  • 9.2% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering wheel
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.40% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.40% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment
      • 0.40% fail on Requirements
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.40% fail on Speedometer

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