1999 Peugeot 406 · 1,464 MOT tests
1999 Peugeot 406 reliability
1999 Peugeot 406s fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 406 years (1,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 406s: 44.2%)
- 43.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 406s: 44.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 122,437
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,464
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.2% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Peugeot 406
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.5%
- Suspension14.5%
- Brakes13.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.35%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.01%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.66%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.66%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.32%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.38%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.63%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.42%)
Is a 1999 Peugeot 406 reliable?
1999 Peugeot 406s fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 406 years (1,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Peugeot 406 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.03% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.35% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Peugeot 406 have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Peugeot 406 shows 122,437 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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