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ACZ 1394

1997 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,493 mi
Last recorded169,493 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 1394
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 169,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 151,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 148,035 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 145,340 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 145,317 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 137,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 137,104 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ACZ 1394 is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ACZ 1394, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 1394 registered?

ACZ 1394 is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is ACZ 1394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 1394 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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