PEUGEOT 406 MOT pass rate
62.1% of 5,114 PEUGEOT 406 MOT tests pass.
The 406 passes 62.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT 406 passes 62.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 62.1% | 5,112 | 140,466 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 406
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 406 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 62.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 62.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 55.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.3% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 17.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.2% | Unable to be completed |
| Tyres | 14.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 8.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 71.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 406?
- 62.1% of PEUGEOT 406 MOT tests pass, based on 5,114 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 406?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 406 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 62.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 406's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.