Peugeot 406 MOT Results

Registered in 1998

58.3% pass rate

from 482 tests in 2021

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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 406 is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 13% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 5.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.4% fail on Rbt
      - 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.83% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Cable
    - 0.21% fail on Lever
    - 0.21% fail on Linkage
- 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.41% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.21% fail on Pedal
- 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.21% fail on Lever
- 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.21% fail on Other components
15% fail on Suspension
- 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.41% fail on Linkage
  - 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.0% fail on Springs
  - 0.83% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.83% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.41% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 7.5% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Chassis
  - 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.0% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.41% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.21% fail on Pipe
- 0.62% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.62% fail on Joints (77% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Engine mounting (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Engine mounting condition (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Bracket
- 0.21% fail on Bumpers
- 0.21% fail on Seats
  - 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.21% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.21% fail on Switch
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.41% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.21% fail on Switch
- 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
8.3% fail on Visibility
- 6.0% fail on Wipers
- 2.7% fail on Washers
- 0.21% fail on View to rear
  - 0.21% fail on Mirrors
7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.21% fail on Other leaks
- 0.21% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.21% fail on Undertray
6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 1.0% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.21% fail on Airbags
  - 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
3.9% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.1% fail on Track rod end
- 1.5% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack
- 0.21% fail on Power steering
  - 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.21% fail on Steering play
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
3.9% fail on Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition
1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.5% fail on Registration plates
0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.21% fail on Speedometer