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Peugeot 406 MOT pass rate and common problems

62.2% of Peugeot 406s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,046 first tests): 55.2% at the first attempt and 7.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 13% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 113.1 (95% CI 108.7–117.6; 100 = normal).

Peugeot 406 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate62.2%incl. 7.0% fixed at the test centre20243046
Passed at the first attempt55.2%all first tests20243046
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 108.7–117.6)113.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 591 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243046
Biggest excess: Brakes34.6per 10025.0 same-age2019–202438499
Dangerous defects17.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202438499
Advisory items227.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202438499
strip · Peugeot 406 · MOT Risk Index · 113.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Peugeot 406. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 591 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 547 and 629 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Peugeot 406 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank591of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243046
Best rank within its 95% interval547rankother models held where they are20243046
Worst rank within its 95% interval629rankother models held where they are20243046

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 120.1 to 113.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Peugeot 406 MOT, and how often?

Peugeot 406 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 39.8 per 100 tests, against 39.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 38,499).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 39.8 vs 39.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39.8per 10039.22019–202415330
Brakes34.6per 10025.02019–202413312
Suspension32.9per 10031.72019–202412682
Body, chassis, structure18.1per 10016.52019–20246958
Visibility14.4per 10013.32019–20245545
Tyres10.2per 1009.22019–20243921

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Peugeot 406's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Peugeot 406 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 33.8% of the time.

funnel · Peugeot 406 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 33.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 33.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment33.8% next failmedian model2019–20242205
Suspension25% next failmedian model2019–20247621
Brakes22.4% next failmedian model2019–20248628
Body, chassis, structure19.9% next failmedian model2019–20242860
Steering13.8% next failmedian model2019–20241322
Tyres10.9% next failmedian model2019–20246667
Noise, emissions and leaks8.3% next failmedian model2019–20244266
Identification of the vehicle5.1% next failmedian model2019–20241673
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Peugeot 406 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Peugeot 406 MOTs flag brakes most: 61.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 38,499).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Brakes · 61.7 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes61.7per 10034.72019–202423772
Suspension55.5per 10026.22019–202421370
Tyres42.7per 10039.72019–202416433
Noise, emissions and leaks18.1per 1005.22019–20246981
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14per 1002.82019–20245379
Body, chassis, structure13.4per 1004.62019–20245178

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Peugeot 406?

For Peugeot 406s aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 29.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 7,379).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars) · 30.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)30.4% next fail2019–202469
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)21.7% next fail2019–202469
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)18.8% next fail2019–202469
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)17.4% next fail2019–202469
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)11.6% next fail2019–202469
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)10.1% next fail2019–202469
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.7% next fail2019–20243639
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.6% next fail2019–20243639
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–20243639
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20243639
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20243639
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20243639
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20243639
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20243639
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20243639
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243639
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.8% next fail2019–20245012
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.6% next fail2019–20245012
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.9% next fail2019–20245012
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.2% next fail2019–20245012
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–20245012
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20245012
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20245012
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20245012
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20245012
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20245012
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20245012
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.6% next fail2019–20247379
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.9% next fail2019–20247379
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.4% next fail2019–20247379
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.6% next fail2019–20247379
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–20247379
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–20247379
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20247379
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20247379
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20247379
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20247379
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247379
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20242360
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–20242360
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass9.8% next fail2019–20242360
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20242360
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20242360
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20242360
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20242360
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20242360
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20242360
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242360
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory19.3% next fail2019–20243686
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory18.5% next fail2019–20243686
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20243686
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.1% next fail2019–20243686
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20243686
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20243686
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20243686
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20243686
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20243686
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243686
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243686
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail26.6% next fail2019–20244376
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–20244376
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail20.7% next fail2019–20244376
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail15.3% next fail2019–20244376
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–20244376
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–20244376
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20244376
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20244376
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20244376
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20244376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Peugeot 406 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Peugeot 406 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 17.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 127.5 major and 26.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Peugeot 406 · Dangerous defects · 17.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 17.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects17.5per 10011.22019–202438499

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Peugeot 406 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Peugeot 406s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail more often: 51.6% against 42.3% (2024, n = 587).

line · Peugeot 406 · Age 15 · 51.6 vs 42.3 · 2024
Age 15: 51.6. Age 20: 45.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1551.6% fail42.32024587
Age 1648.8% fail43.120242630
Age 1749.0% fail43.520244224
Age 1849.6% fail43.620245487
Age 1947.6% fail43.120245784
Age 2045.7% fail42.420245582

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 406 years should I avoid?

Peugeot 406 build years range from index 94.2 to 99.3 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 3,046).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,416 tests, 95% interval 87.3–102.0) · 94.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,416 tests, 95% interval 87.3–102.0)94.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241416
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,587 tests, 95% interval 91.5–102.5)97index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242587
Build year 200099.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244459
Build year 200198index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246837
Build year 2002 (better for its age)96.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247503
Build year 200397.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247515
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 2,006 tests, 95% interval 88.2–100.2)94.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242006

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Peugeot 406 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Peugeot 406 MOT: about £176 (up to about £334 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,046).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Peugeot 406 · Expected repair bill · 176.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill176.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3046
Estimated range lower176.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3046
Estimated range upper334.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3046
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)59.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue3046
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)55.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3046
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)51.9GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3046
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue3046

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Peugeot 406 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Peugeot 406 and 2 as often or more. The Peugeot 406 has an MOT Risk Index of 113.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,046).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Peugeot 406 (this model) · 113.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 406 (this model)113.1index100 = normal20243046
Peugeot 306111.4index113.120244111
Chevrolet Orlando114.1index113.120243839
Nissan Primera109.5index113.120243222
Peugeot 407109.1index113.120248915
Hyundai Coupe112.5index113.120245941
Alfa Romeo 159106.8index113.120243404
Renault Koleos107.9index113.120244163
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen DS5121.6index113.120244235

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Peugeot 406 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 37.2% of Peugeot 406s with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 48.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,345). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Peugeot 406 · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 29.8–45.2%) · 37.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 29.8–45.2%)37.2% failed first time2024148
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 36.1–45.7%)40.9% failed first time2024399
Age 15+, 100-140k miles44.8% failed first time2024656
Age 15+, 140k+ miles48% failed first time20241197

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Peugeot 406 last?

75.7% of Peugeot 406s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 38.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 28,764).

line · Peugeot 406 · 100,000 miles · 75.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 75.7. 200,000 miles: 12.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles75.7% of tested cars202428764
150,000 miles38.0% of tested cars202414450
200,000 miles12.6% of tested cars20244777

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Peugeot 406 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Peugeot 406 index is 102.4, against 107.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,046).

slope · Peugeot 406 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 102.4 vs 107.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 107.5 vs 102.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index102.4index107.52019–20243046

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 406 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Peugeot 406s tested were diesel: 45.6% failed first time (2024, n = 2,053).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Diesel · 45.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel45.6% fail first timeother fuels20242053

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 406 engine is best?

For its age, the best Peugeot 406 engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 95.9, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 102.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 3,046).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,566 tests, 95% interval 79.3–87.6) · 83.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,566 tests, 95% interval 79.3–87.6)83.4index vs model norm100 = model average20242566
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,767 tests, 95% interval 88.5–98.2)93.4index vs model norm100 = model average20241767
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre95.9index vs model norm100 = model average20245336
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 3,267 tests, 95% interval 98.1–105.5)101.8index vs model norm100 = model average20243267
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre102.8index vs model norm100 = model average202424900

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Peugeot 406 fail its MOT most?

Peugeot 406 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 69.2% against 46.6% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 120).

First-time failure rates for the Peugeot 406 range from 39.0% in the Coventry (CV) postcode area to 60.4% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Peugeot 406 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 60.4–76.7%) · 69.2 vs 44.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 41%. 58%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 60.4–76.7%)69.2% fail first time44.82024120
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 56.1–66.2%)61.3% fail first time44.82024359
Exeter (EX)60.4% fail first time44.82024829
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 26.1–38.2%)31.9% fail first time44.82024226
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 26.8–37.5%)31.9% fail first time44.82024288
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 26.4–40.6%)33.1% fail first time44.82024166
Bath (BA)58.1% fail first time44.82024626
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 49.9–62.8%)56.4% fail first time44.82024225
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 47.5–63.8%)55.8% fail first time44.82024138
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 50.5–60.1%)55.4% fail first time44.82024408
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 48.4–62.1%)55.3% fail first time44.82024197
Plymouth (PL)54.9% fail first time44.82024539
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 49.7–59.8%)54.8% fail first time44.82024374
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 48.6–60.9%)54.8% fail first time44.82024250
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 48.8–60.5%)54.7% fail first time44.82024276
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 47.8–61.2%)54.5% fail first time44.82024209
Bristol (BS)53.6% fail first time44.82024753
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 48.7–57.8%)53.3% fail first time44.82024462
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 45.5–60.1%)52.9% fail first time44.82024174
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 47.7–57.7%)52.7% fail first time44.82024383
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 47.2–57.7%)52.5% fail first time44.82024343
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 43.7–61.0%)52.4% fail first time44.82024124
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 46.7–56.9%)51.8% fail first time44.82024361
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 44.9–58.5%)51.7% fail first time44.82024203
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 46.9–56.4%)51.7% fail first time44.82024418
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 45.0–58.1%)51.6% fail first time44.82024221
York (YO) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 44.0–57.3%)50.7% fail first time44.82024213
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 46.0–55.0%)50.5% fail first time44.82024473
Norwich (NR)50.5% fail first time44.82024681
Gloucester (GL)50.5% fail first time44.82024735
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 46.0–54.8%)50.4% fail first time44.82024484
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 45.5–55.2%)50.4% fail first time44.82024403
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 44.9–55.1%)50% fail first time44.82024360
Derby (DE)49.9% fail first time44.82024575
Taunton (TA)49.9% fail first time44.82024575
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 43.0–55.1%)49.0% fail first time44.82024261
Portsmouth (PO)48.9% fail first time44.82024876
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.9%)48.7% fail first time44.82024353
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 42.4–55.1%)48.7% fail first time44.82024234
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 41.8–55.0%)48.4% fail first time44.82024217
Tonbridge (TN)48.3% fail first time44.82024673
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 40.0–56.5%)48.2% fail first time44.82024137
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 41.9–53.7%)47.8% fail first time44.82024270
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 42.9–52.5%)47.7% fail first time44.82024407
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 39.8–55.6%)47.6% fail first time44.82024149
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 41.5–53.8%)47.6% fail first time44.82024250
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 38.8–55.9%)47.2% fail first time44.82024127
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 42.2–52.1%)47.1% fail first time44.82024386
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 42.0–52.0%)47.0% fail first time44.82024381
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 40.3–53.4%)46.8% fail first time44.82024218
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 39.7–53.9%)46.7% fail first time44.82024184
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 38.5–55.1%)46.7% fail first time44.82024135
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 40.4–52.4%)46.4% fail first time44.82024261
Ipswich (IP)46.4% fail first time44.82024617
Nottingham (NG)46.1% fail first time44.82024614
Peterborough (PE)46.1% fail first time44.82024814
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 445 tests, 95% interval 41.3–50.5%)45.8% fail first time44.82024445
Guildford (GU)45.5% fail first time44.82024829
Southampton (SO)44.9% fail first time44.82024784
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 39.0–50.5%)44.7% fail first time44.82024282
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 39.0–49.5%)44.2% fail first time44.82024344
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 36.6–52.1%)44.2% fail first time44.82024154
Bournemouth (BH)44.1% fail first time44.82024703
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 38.8–49.3%)44.0% fail first time44.82024339
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 37.8–50.0%)43.8% fail first time44.82024251
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 36.5–51.3%)43.8% fail first time44.82024169
Oxford (OX)43.7% fail first time44.82024565
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 39.1–48.2%)43.6% fail first time44.82024461
Sheffield (S)43.6% fail first time44.82024757
Canterbury (CT)43.4% fail first time44.82024555
Leicester (LE)42.9% fail first time44.82024802
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 37.8–47.8%)42.7% fail first time44.82024377
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 36.2–49.4%)42.6% fail first time44.82024211
Birmingham (B)42.4% fail first time44.820241084
Reading (RG)42.3% fail first time44.82024627
London E (E) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 35.2–49.0%)42.0% fail first time44.82024193
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 36.6–47.2%)41.8% fail first time44.82024330
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 34.4–49.0%)41.5% fail first time44.82024171
Llandudno (LL)41.4% fail first time44.82024563
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 36.5–46.2%)41.3% fail first time44.82024390
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 33.2–49.3%)41.0% fail first time44.82024139
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 35.5–45.8%)40.6% fail first time44.82024345
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 34.4–46.2%)40.1% fail first time44.82024264
London W (W) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 31.3–49.3%)40% fail first time44.82024110
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 31.9–48.1%)39.7% fail first time44.82024136
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 34.8–44.3%)39.5% fail first time44.82024398
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 33.7–44.8%)39.1% fail first time44.82024289
Coventry (CV)39.0% fail first time44.82024733
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 32.2–46.3%)39.0% fail first time44.82024182
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 32.7–45.5%)38.9% fail first time44.82024221
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 29.7–48.1%)38.5% fail first time44.82024104
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 31.0–46.2%)38.3% fail first time44.82024154
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 33.5–42.4%)37.8% fail first time44.82024452
London N (N) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 31.3–43.2%)37.0% fail first time44.82024251
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 30.9–41.2%)35.9% fail first time44.82024329
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 30.3–40.2%)35.1% fail first time44.82024356
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 29.0–41.4%)35.0% fail first time44.82024223
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 29.3–38.3%)33.6% fail first time44.82024422
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 27.3–39.6%)33.2% fail first time44.82024223

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Peugeot 406 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Peugeot 406 MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.4 times the national rate: 1.04% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,435).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Peugeot 406 · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2435

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Peugeot 406 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.2% of Peugeot 406s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Peugeot 406 · Likely compliant · 0.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.2% estimate20243046

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Peugeot 406?

Of failed Peugeot 406 MOTs, 26.6% were retested the same day and a further 67.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 12,443).

bar · Peugeot 406 · Same-day retest · 26.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest26.6%failed initial tests2019–202412443
Retest within 10 days67.4%failed initial tests2019–202412443
Clean MOT streak16.7%observed chains2019–20246462
Repeat advisory47.8%observed chains2019–20246462
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20248526

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Peugeot 406 fails, does it fail again?

40.6% of Peugeot 406s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 36.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,018). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 36.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Peugeot 406 · Repeat after fail · 40.6 vs 36.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 40.6 vs 36.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail40.6%36.72019–20243018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 406 faults come together?

On Peugeot 406s, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 3.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 30).

Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate202430
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202469
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.1liftexpected joint rate20241077
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)3.0liftexpected joint rate202451
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.0)3.0liftexpected joint rate202443
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.8)3.0liftexpected joint rate202457
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate202422
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024410
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024186
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.9)2.8liftexpected joint rate202436
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.8)2.7liftexpected joint rate202432
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.7)2.7liftexpected joint rate202435
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202488
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate20241013
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20241117
Brakes + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024746
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024131
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024100
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024268
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20241090
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024233
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024441
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024388
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024141
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.4liftexpected joint rate20241167
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241185
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate20241286
Steering + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate2024766
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate2024696
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024528
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241416
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate20243451
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.2liftexpected joint rate20242095
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20241218
Brakes + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20242992
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate2024807
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024554
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024625
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242120
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241048
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024812
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024679
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20242411
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20243430
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20242105
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241205
Brakes + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241555
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024358
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241622
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Peugeot 406 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns matched to the Peugeot 406; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched13campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3046

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Peugeot 406 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 66.8% of Peugeot 406s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,535 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway and the Netherlands the Peugeot 406 also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Peugeot 406 · Norway · 46.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 46.9 vs 33.7. Netherlands: 66.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway46.9% failed33.72024 by country535
Netherlands66.8% failed50.82024 by country1535

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Peugeot 406 MOT matter?

Peugeot 406s fail first time most in April (48.9%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (45.3%) (2024, n = 3,046).

line · Peugeot 406 · January · 48.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 48.0. December: 45.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 406: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January48.0% fail first time31.120244073
February47.8% fail first time30.020243483
March46.3% fail first time28.320243557
April48.9% fail first time29.820242122
May48.4% fail first time28.820242459
June45.4% fail first time28.120242714
July47.3% fail first time29.320242990
August45.6% fail first time29.220243220
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September45.4% fail first time28.220243615
October45.8% fail first time30.320244064
November45.7% fail first time30.620243641
December45.3% fail first time29.320242561

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,046 initial Peugeot 406 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,046 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Peugeot 406 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/peugeot-406/

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Peugeot 406 MOT: quick answers

What is the Peugeot 406 first-time MOT pass rate?

55.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,046 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 3,046 primary tests: 44.81% failed first time and 62.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 113.1 is shown separately.