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A4 VFM

1997 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VFM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,613 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,551 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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A4 VFM is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 VFM registered?

A4 VFM is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is A4 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VFM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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